Manufacturing Engineering Manager

J.W. Speaker • Germantown, WI

69d

About The Position

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our Assembly Zone, you'll lead a diverse team of Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Technicians across multiple shifts and buildings. You'll oversee line design, process optimization, and product launches, all while balancing the demands of New Product Development with the day-to-day needs of current production. This role plays a key part in sustaining uptime, driving cost savings, and standardizing processes across the organization. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative solutions that improve throughput, eliminate scrap, and strengthen our production system. Whether refining a low-volume cell or implementing lean methodologies, you'll ensure both systems and people evolve to meet J.W. Speaker's goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Six Sigma.
• Ability to balance lean and job-shop environments.
• Hands-on manufacturing leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to build strong teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Line Design, including optimization of existing assembly cells or production lines, launch of new products, and creation of new cells or production lines.
• Defining, developing, and implementing proper process controls based on DFM, PFMEA, and process capability prior to launching new products.
• Creating and monitoring zone metrics with regular reviews and corrective actions to align with company SQDC targets.
• Standardizing manufacturing engineering practices to improve consistency on how the team delivers new products and supports existing products / processes.
• Supporting successful change management through the ECN / PCN process.
• Facilitating problem-solving teams using PDCA, Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and other industry tools as appropriate.
• Participating in annual cost savings process through product and process VAVE activities.
• Investigating and developing new processes and/or tools for manufacturing to improve product deliveries that exceed SQDC targets.
• Ensuring product and process designs flow seamlessly from New Product Development into daily operations with a safe working environment, a quality output, and meet delivery expectations that are sustainable.
• Assuring sufficient documentation and training are in place for new launches and changes to existing products / processes.
• Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement maintenance strategies and procedures to ensure equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
• Hiring, developing, and maintaining an organization of high performing people that align with J.W. Speaker's Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Overseeing performance management, development, and coaching of Manufacturing & Process Engineering team members, ensuring they perform to expectations and are growing for future roles.
• Partnering with Test and Automation Engineers to assure technology used meets requirements, is reliable, easy to use, and easy to maintain.
• Aligning resources for efficient and effective support of associates, acting as the 'help chain' to maintain production.
• Assuring understanding and alignment of team to improvement goals for line designs: Speed, Flexibility, Cost, etc.
• Confirming new customer requirements are understood, met, and properly documented in alignment with manufacturing process capabilities.
• Supporting the development and implementation of new manufacturing technology.
• Escalating product design improvements for quality, assembly, and test.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees