The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across fabrication, paint, tooling, and maintenance operations. This role ensures that our production systems are designed, optimized, and maintained to support scalable growth, world-class quality, and operational efficiency. The AME Manager leads a high-performing team of engineers and technicians, integrating advanced manufacturing systems into our Lean Operating System to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred).
Experience: 8+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role. Proven expertise in fabrication and paint processes, tooling, automation, and equipment reliability. Strong background in Lean manufacturing, process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing engineering talent.
Travel: Up to 25% depending on business needs.
Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & Strategy
- Lead the Manufacturing Engineering function, providing vision, direction, and development for the ME team.
- Build and sustain a culture of problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ownership aligned with our Lean Operating System.
- Partner with Operations, Industrial Engineering, and Design Engineering to ensure seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) into manufacturing.
Fabrication & Paint Systems
- Own the technical performance and advancement of fabrication and paint systems, ensuring they meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Develop and implement automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing technologies where applicable.
- Establish process capability, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives for these core systems.
Tooling & Equipment
- Define, source, and maintain production tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and ergonomic safety.
- Drive standardization of tooling solutions across products and facilities.
- Partner with suppliers for advanced tooling innovations and integration.
Maintenance & Reliability
- Establish a proactive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program to maximize uptime of critical equipment and systems.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for equipment failures or chronic reliability issues.
- Drive digital tools and data-driven decision making in maintenance strategy.
Operational Excellence
- Champion Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and increase flow.
- Lead process design and optimization for new product and process launches.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure robust process controls and compliance to standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
