Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Dixon Group•Dallas, NC

4d•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 ensuring projects meet safety, quality, and productivity standards while staying on schedule and within budget. The manager will guide manufacturing engineering projects and capital expenditure budgets, improve production systems and CNC programs, manage tooling standards, and collaborate across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and quality teams. The position is based at 2925 Chief Court, Dallas, North Carolina, with working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop 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, a collaborative approach, and an entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
Plan and execute manufacturing engineering projects and allocate resources, including management of Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
Develop and execute engineering strategies, introduce modern equipment, and optimize production systems and CNC programs.
Improve manufacturing 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 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 in 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.