Process Engineering Manager (BSA-1, Montgomery, AL)

MOBIS•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Process Engineering Manager leads the Process Engineering department to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of production processes. The role provides strategic direction for process optimization, production support, continuous improvement, capacity planning, and engineering development. The Manager drives operational excellence by maximizing production efficiency, improving product quality, reducing waste, and supporting organizational goals. The position works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Engineering, and other cross-functional departments to support manufacturing operations and business objectives. The Manager leads and develops engineers, supervisors, and technical staff; establishes departmental goals and performance expectations; mentors team members; and supports performance evaluation, employee development, and succession planning. The role develops and implements strategies to improve production efficiency and product quality, leads root-cause investigations and corrective actions, and drives improvements in safety, quality, cost, productivity, scrap, cycle time, downtime, and process performance. It also establishes standardized work practices across shifts and production areas. The position provides capacity and labor planning, resource allocation, KPI monitoring, and production support. It collaborates on manufacturing challenges, new equipment, process launches, and improvement projects. The Manager ensures compliance with data collection, documentation, and reporting standards in MES, SAP, and other business systems, and manages departmental budgets, engineering expenditures, manufacturing costs, and cost-saving opportunities. The role works in both office and manufacturing-floor environments, with frequent interaction with production operations. It may involve extended periods of standing and walking and exposure to a manufacturing environment. The position has supervisory responsibilities and operates within defined corporate policies and procedures, exercising judgment appropriate to its responsibility level and escalating matters as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing technologies.
Experience managing new vehicle launch projects for Hyundai and Kia.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret production metrics and KPIs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP/ERP systems, and MES platforms.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence principles.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage the Process Engineering team, including engineers, supervisors, and technical staff.
Establish departmental goals, objectives, and performance expectations aligned with business requirements.
Coach and mentor team members in leadership, problem-solving, continuous improvement methodologies, and technical development.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development and succession planning.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize production efficiency and ensure high-quality products.
Lead root-cause analysis investigations and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Use approved problem-solving methodologies to achieve sustainable process improvements.
Oversee scrap reduction, cycle-time reduction, downtime reduction, and process optimization activities.
Establish and maintain standardized work practices across shifts and production areas.
Provide capacity planning, labor planning, and resource allocation to support current and future production demands.
Monitor departmental KPIs and implement action plans to achieve operational targets.
Support production teams in achieving performance objectives and meeting customer requirements.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, Production, and other departments to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve performance.
Support new equipment, process launches, and manufacturing improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with data collection, documentation, and reporting standards within MES, SAP, and other business systems.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and engineering-related expenditures.
Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.