Manufacturing Engineering Manager

ETC•Middleton, WI

About The Position

ETC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership for its manufacturing engineering function and lead a multi-site engineering team at its Middleton and Mazomanie facilities. The role oversees four engineering leaders and provides indirect leadership to approximately 40 members of the manufacturing engineering team. The manager develops talent, builds cross-functional partnerships, and advances initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. The role balances strategic priorities with day-to-day execution while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Demonstrated ability to manage a manufacturing engineering team.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
5–10 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of company policies.
Motivation and leadership skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering and drive cross-functional collaboration across departments, teams, and locations to support aligned and efficient operations.
Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes that maintain product functionality and cost efficiency.
Oversee the design and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment across all plants.
Oversee and lead the release of new products.
Oversee manufacturing engineering tools and standards.
Oversee manufacturing engineering projects, tooling, and test fixtures.
Ensure test fixtures and related equipment receive appropriate approvals, including facilities and health and safety approvals, before implementation or purchase.
Ensure the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively.
Complete special projects and requests in a timely and positive manner.
Monitor the department budget, regulate spending, and manage month-to-month expenditures.
Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
Develop and maintain positive communication between the department and other departments.
Hire, orient, train, manage performance, support career development, and develop department personnel.
Formulate, implement, and review ISO procedures related to the department.
Instruct employees about procedures and work instructions.
Inform the management team about company and departmental plans and progress.
Maintain reporting on department activities.
Monitor departmental efficiency and make improvements where appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.