Production Engineering Manager

ABB • Athens, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Manufacturing Unit Manager The work model for the role is: Onsite. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Engineering Manager leads the Production Engineering function and serves as the technical leader for manufacturing processes, assembly methods, equipment, capital, and production technologies. ABB’s Production Engineering Managers develop and implement manufacturing strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. They partner closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers to design, optimize, and validate production processes, introduce new technologies, develop capital plans, support new product introductions, and ensure manufacturing readiness for future growth. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across functions. The Production Engineering Manager must effectively lead and develop engineering teams, drive innovation and continuous improvement, manage capital investments, and build strong partnerships that advance operational excellence and support ABB’s business objectives. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering, or operations, including 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing process development and optimization, including production technologies, equipment implementation, process validation, and operational performance improvement.
• Experience leading new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects, including manufacturing readiness, automation, equipment selection, project justification, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies, with industrial electric motor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in production cost modeling, capacity planning, ERP systems (SAP preferred), data analysis, project management tools, and cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Procurement, and R&D.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

• industrial electric motor manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Engineering function to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, technologies, and production systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives, including project justification, execution, automation, process enhancements, and manufacturing capability expansion to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional and global stakeholders to support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier and technology evaluations, cost optimization, and the standardization of manufacturing best practices.
• Develop high-performing teams and ensure operational excellence by coaching Production Engineering personnel, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health, Life & Disability
• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager