What will you do? The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for directing the Methods and Maintenance team in process improvement and executing on goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth. Deliverables include ensuring milestones, budgets, resources, and technical commitments are met in accordance with expectations of the customer, the operations team, and the business development group. This role requires a proactive leadership style and the abilities to both lead by example and build collaborative teams, while effectively championing initiatives to drive and support continuous improvements of the business and organization.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities in selected areas.
- Lead the deployment of Company Performance System in the facility.
- Drive Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean & TPM.
- Develop, design and plan equipment and machine layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of plant and manufacturing facilities and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate worker productivity and recommends improvements to increase manpower efficiency and operating performance, reduce waste and delays, and promote cost control/reductions.
- Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
- Determine facility specifications, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and structural design.
- Resolve technical problems and recommends production improvements.
- Drive Industry 4.0 deployment in the company (automation and digitization roadmap)
- Drive projects and prepare recommendations for executives about significant changes that need to be made to resources, procedures, systems, or technology - drives long term investment plan.
- Manage the team according to Schneider Electric values and people calendar- all people management aspects
- Be able to translate OEE, and productivity into overall product cost
- Drive Smart Factory advancement to ensure Lincoln maintains a leadership position in process automation and use of AI in the facility.
What qualifications will make you successful? - Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business or other relevant discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing or industrial environment). High-speed automated assembly, progress metal stamping and thermoset molding is preferred.
- Strong people skills and the desire to grow teamwork and engagement.
- 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement is required
- Must possess excellent analytical/problem solving abilities and good communication skills both written and oral.
- Management exposure (leading teams and developing individuals)
- Automation and/or Industry 4.0 acumen will be considered a plus
- PC literacy & Strong digital acumen
- Strong issue resolution and change management skills
- Team builder with strong motivation for achievement and continuous improvement
What's in it for me?- Lead a team where your work directly impacts operational success and business outcomes
- Access to leadership development programs and technical training to advance your career
- Collaborative, safety-focused culture that champions innovation and continuous improvement
- High visibility role with opportunities to shape the future of our manufacturing operations
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and bring your leadership to a team that values excellence!
