Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Dixon Valve•Dallas, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians and oversee the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes and technologies. The role is responsible for meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards while delivering projects on schedule and within budget. The manager oversees engineering projects and capital expenditure budgets, develops manufacturing strategies, introduces equipment, and optimizes production systems and CNC programs. The position also manages tool design standards and collaborates with manufacturing, operations, process/product engineering, and quality teams to establish specifications and improve processes. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, at 2925 Chief Court, Dallas, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related field.
Five to ten years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing engineering teams.
Strong background in process improvement frameworks such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and tooling standards.
Ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Innovative, detail-oriented leadership; collaborative approach; and entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
Plan and execute manufacturing engineering projects and allocate resources, including management of CapEx budgets.
Develop engineering strategies, introduce modern equipment, and optimize production systems and CNC programs to improve productivity and maintain standard work practices.
Manage tool design standards, released engineering drawings, tool databases, and reorder points.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Process/Product Engineering, and Quality teams to establish product quality specifications and implement continuous process improvements.
Track and analyze manufacturing performance metrics and make data-driven adjustments to improve output and operational efficiency.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, including advanced machining, automation, and data collection, to advance manufacturing practices.
Ensure engineering activities and shop-floor implementations comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and company guidelines.