Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Kubota•Jefferson, GA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads and directs Project Engineers and Tool Designers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities in Jefferson, Georgia, and Gainesville, Georgia. The role supports new model launches, process improvements, and the resolution of complex manufacturing challenges. Working with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams, the manager oversees engineering resources and project priorities and helps ensure initiatives improve safety, quality, productivity, and process capability. The manager coaches and develops Assistant Managers, Project Engineers, and Tool Designers; supports project execution and new model activities; manages manufacturing engineering investments and resources; evaluates process capability; and provides technical oversight for manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling design. The role also includes administrative approvals and reporting, coordination across buildings or campuses, and domestic and international travel as required.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline, including experience supporting new model launches.
Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
Ability to travel between multiple facilities and participate in occasional domestic and international travel.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a manufacturing-related engineering field, or equivalent job-related experience, military service, professional certifications, and demonstrated skills.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Assistant Managers, Project Engineers, and Tool Designers through one-on-one meetings, mentoring, and performance management.
Support team growth through coaching, teaching, and succession planning, and develop Assistant Managers as future leaders.
Carry out managerial responsibilities including hiring, training, performance reviews, and resolution of employee issues.
Provide leadership and decision-making support for new model launches and major manufacturing projects.
Support project tracking, follow-up, and execution to meet quality, cost, and timing targets.
Work cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support project success.
Teach and support Value Stream Engineers during new model activities as needed.
Manage manufacturing engineering investments, including reviews, approvals, follow-ups, and quarterly reporting.
Conduct investment meetings and ensure alignment with manufacturing and business strategy.
Plan and manage engineering resources using workload and capacity planning tools.
Make recommendations regarding headcount and organizational structure as needed.
Evaluate manufacturing process capability against design requirements and recommend improvements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing methods, quality, and efficiency.
Provide technical oversight for manufacturing methods, procedures, and tooling design.
Present technical information clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Complete administrative responsibilities, including approvals, reporting, and coordination activities.
Manage ETO approvals, drawing approvals, POR processing, and related documentation.
Participate in meetings and coordinate activities across multiple buildings or campuses.
Travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects and operations.