Director of Manufacturing Engineering & MaintenanceGeneral ThermoDynamics, An API Heat Transfer CompanyLocation: Wisconsin Operations (Franklin, Iron Ridge & Germantown, WI)
Reports To: Vice President, Wisconsin Operations
Lead Engineering Excellence Across Multiple Manufacturing FacilitiesGeneral ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance to lead manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, reliability, automation, continuous improvement, and capital project initiatives across our Wisconsin operations.
This executive-level leadership role provides oversight for three manufacturing facilities and serves as a key member of the Wisconsin Operations Leadership Team. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, productivity improvements, capital investment strategy, and the development of high-performing technical teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Develop and execute a multi-site manufacturing engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with business goals.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Safety, Human Resources, Finance, and Executive Leadership to achieve operational objectives.
- Evaluate and recommend manufacturing technologies, automation opportunities, and capital investments.
- Lead organizational development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives for engineering and maintenance teams.
Manufacturing Engineering- Direct manufacturing engineering activities across Franklin, Iron Ridge, and Germantown facilities.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive productivity improvements through process optimization, automation, and standardization.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), scalability initiatives, and manufacturing best practices.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
Maintenance & Reliability- Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Establish equipment reliability strategies that maximize uptime and improve OEE.
- Develop asset management and lifecycle planning strategies.
- Optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, CMMS utilization, and spare parts management.
- Implement metrics focused on uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost performance.
Capital Projects & Facilities- Develop and manage annual capital expenditure budgets.
- Lead facility upgrades, expansions, automation projects, and equipment installations.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Manage relationships with engineering firms, equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Operational Excellence- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on productivity, safety, quality, waste reduction, and cost savings.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities and monitor results.
- Standardize best practices across Wisconsin operations.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering and maintenance leadership experience.
- 5+ years leading multiple facilities, departments, or business units.
- Proven success in manufacturing process improvement, equipment reliability, and capital project management.
- Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, metal fabrication, heat exchanger manufacturing, or related industries strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing significant capital budgets and large-scale improvement initiatives.
Technical ExpertiseExperience in:
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Automation Technologies
- Capital Project Management
- Facilities Management
- CMMS Systems
- ERP Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
What We Offer- Competitive executive compensation package
- Annual incentive bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and operational performance of a leading heat transfer manufacturer
As the senior technical and reliability leader for Wisconsin Operations, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our manufacturing footprint. This position offers the opportunity to influence capital strategy, operational excellence, equipment reliability, workforce development, and long-term business growth across multiple facilities.
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