Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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).

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You're an experienced, hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on solving problems and building strong teams. With a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, you bring both technical depth and people-centered leadership. You understand how to balance lean and job-shop environments, recognizing that efficiency and flexibility must coexist. You're comfortable on the floor, willing to roll up your sleeves when troubleshooting, and confident in validating solutions that stick. Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and cross-shift coordination will set you up for success as you lead a high-performing team that keeps our assembly operations running smoothly: every shift, every product, every day.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You will INNOVATE by:

• 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.

You will EXPLORE by:

• 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.

You will PERFORM by:

• 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.

We offer competitive wages and the following great 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
• And many more!