Mgr, Manufacturing Engineering

our team • Eden, VT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain branded products. Weil-McLain is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881. As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for manufacturing engineering activities that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introduction efforts, and help drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles and process innovation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering and/or technical leadership experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including assembly, fabrication, powder coat paint, and electrical testing.
• Experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of quality systems including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Experience with engineering change management and process conformance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of auditing processes and manufacturing testing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic direction to the manufacturing engineering team.
• Support plant objectives related to safety, quality, production, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Participate as a member of the plant leadership team to help determine operational strategy and direction.
• Prioritize engineering projects and routine activities to align with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and support expansion of Lean culture throughout the facility.
• Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies.
• Utilize problem-solving and root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and statistical analysis.
• Support engineering change management, standard work instructions (SWI), testing, and audit processes.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet required specifications and efficiency targets.
• Develop and manage engineering capital plans and budgets.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure manufacturability and process readiness.
• Manage relationships with external technical service providers and contractors as needed.
• Support quality systems initiatives including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and error-proofing activities.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager