Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Seneca Battery
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering function for battery manufacturing operations, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective production systems that support both internal business objectives and external customer requirements. This role provides technical and business leadership, strategic direction, and execution oversight for manufacturing processes, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that battery products and systems meet the performance, reliability, and quality expectations of industrial customers, including applications in material handling, energy storage systems, and industrial equipment. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions, operational excellence, and scalable manufacturing capability.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
- Minimum of 7+ years of engineering experience with leadership responsibility.
- Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is required.
- Experience with DFMEA, APQP, DFM/DFA, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Self-directed and motivated with strong ownership and accountability.
- Excellent drive for results with the ability to coordinate projects from start to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in battery systems, electrification, or industrial manufacturing highly preferred.
- Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge is preferred.
- Advanced project management skills.
- Experience with predictive maintenance, continuous improvement and reliability engineering around mechanical & electrical critical infrastructure.
- Experience managing a change control environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct performance evaluations, deliver coaching, and support career development for direct reports and engineering organization.
- Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all operations.
- Report staffing performance, issues, and needs to the Product Line Manager for alignment with organizational goals.
- Define and execute engineering strategy aligned to business and customer requirements.
- Design, develop, and optimize battery manufacturing processes, automation, and assembly systems.
- Develop assembly sequencing, user interfaces, and data collection systems.
- Lead new product launches, including capital, tooling, and resource planning.
- Ensure processes meet industrial customer requirements for durability, safety, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers on technical requirements and product reviews.
- Ensure compliance with quality systems (ISO, APQP, DFMEA) and safety standards.
- Conduct audits (LPA, EHS, 5S) and implement corrective actions.
- Work with equipment vendors and manage capital projects – travel as needed.
- Maintain project timelines, KPIs, and performance reporting.
- Responsible for driving cost reductions within area by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Manage annual department budget in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Act as additional site-level point of contact for customers, vendors, and contractors on technical and operational matters supporting operations.
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies including automation systems, predictive analytics, AI.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
