Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

The Role: 

Our site in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to join our team. This leadership role is designed for an experienced professional who is both a technical project leader and a dedicated people manager. 

The core mission of this position is to help us drive our own growth with safety and quality. The Manager will achieve this by leading a team of engineers to execute high-impact capital and continuous improvement projects across the site. This role requires a strategic mindset to identify opportunities, the project management expertise to drive them to completion, and the leadership skills to develop and guide a high-performing technical team. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead Capital and Improvement Projects: Manage the full lifecycle of capital projects, from initial concept and justification to implementation and qualification. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost across manufacturing processes. 

• Manage and Develop a Team: Provide direct leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of manufacturing engineers. Foster professional growth by setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and supporting career development. 

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Develop and execute a long-term strategy for process and equipment improvements. Identify and implement solutions leveraging methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and FMEA to improve yield and reduce variation. 

• Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and R&D. Lead collaborative efforts to resolve complex production and engineering challenges. 

• Ensure Engineering Excellence: Drive accountability for meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and responding effectively to customer needs. Ensure all processes, policies, and training requirements are robustly defined and followed by the team. 

What We Seek: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered. 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex engineering projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment. 

• Demonstrated experience in a people management or formal team leadership role, with a passion for developing technical talent. 

• Proven expertise in manufacturing problem-solving and process improvement tools (e.g., LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC).

• Strong project management skills with experience leading capital projects and business continuity initiatives.

• Ability to think strategically and develop a multi-year vision while executing a tactical plan.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. 

• A strong background in Quality Systems (QC, QA) with demonstrated results in improving manufacturing yield. 

• High degree of competency with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Minitab) and data analytics methods (e.g., SQL). 

• Experience implementing and supporting automation solutions in a manufacturing setting. 

• A hands-on leadership style with a proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement.