Manufacturing Process Engineer Manager

Robinson • Altoona, IA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer Manager leads efforts to improve and optimize manufacturing processes to support efficiency, quality, and operational growth. The role works across manufacturing functions to enhance production performance, introduce improved methods, and drive continuous improvement. The Manager oversees the team responsible for creating and maintaining accurate production plans, schedules, and capacity strategies within the ERP system, ensuring workflows align with customer demand, material availability, and equipment capabilities while promoting cross-functional communication. The position has direct reports and requires minimal travel.

Robinson is an employee-owned company focused on manufacturing solutions and customer service. It values trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, accountability, craftsmanship, collaboration, and innovation. The company describes a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of process engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of effective leadership experience managing Process Engineers.
• Proven experience leading successful process-improvement projects.
• Familiarity with fabrication nesting processes, methods, and programming.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, powder-paint finishing, and assembly.
• Thorough understanding of material-flow methods, including push/pull systems.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and commitment to producing highly accurate product.
• Strong critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and willingness to collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PDM, and SolidWorks.
• Lean or Six Sigma training, experience, or certification.
• Experience setting up item masters within an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in producing quality parts using processes, fixtures, and tools that meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Provide training on ERP functionality, bill of materials (BOM) development, planning standards, scheduling methods, and best practices.
• Oversee equipment layout, workflow, and workforce utilization.
• Work with manufacturing routings and material-flow methods.
• Work with internal personnel to resolve production issues related to cost and quality.
• Oversee the creation of new part numbers, bills of material, and production routings.
• Review and approve BOM and routing updates related to engineering changes, product improvements, or corrective actions.
• Ensure the team develops standard work for setup and visual-management work instructions.
• Serve as the primary contact between the BOM/Production Planning team and Project Management, Estimating, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to planning, scheduling, and workflow discussions.
• Develop long-term production-planning strategies that support company growth, capacity expansion, and operational goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions to ensure planning readiness and capacity alignment.
• Support the team in identifying and advancing process-improvement ideas aligned with company objectives.
• Identify current-state work-center capacity bottlenecks and assist in developing plans to meet future-state demand.
• Ensure Engineering Change Notices are managed properly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed