Description:

Summary

The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the daily oversight of manufacturing engineering operations, ensuring that production processes meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) standards. This role supervises a team of engineers, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally to maintain and enhance production efficiency. The Manager executes process improvements and engineering changes while keeping both customer requirements and employee well-being as top priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Communication & Sustaining Engineering
• Maintain effective communication channels across the organization to ensure consistent sustaining engineering support for Gilbarco products.
• Interface regularly with the New Product Development, Engineering Change Management, and Sustaining Engineering teams to facilitate accurate and seamless product launches and production integration.

Problem Solving & Countermeasures
• Ensure that effective immediate countermeasures are identified and implemented as needed in response to production issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to conduct root cause analysis and drive lasting corrective actions.

Manufacturing Operations Support
• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in meeting operational goals related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
• Provide engineering leadership by demonstrating issue resolution ownership, sound decision-making, and independent critical thinking.

Subject Matter Expertise & Compliance
• Serve as a subject matter resource through the Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure that both customer and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
• Ensure that appropriate controls are in place to support environmental compliance obligations and operational sustainability.

Process & Product Improvement
• Identify and prioritize product design and manufacturing process improvement projects with a focus on enhancing Safety, Quality, and Delivery outcomes.
• Ensure production support through the sustainment and improvement of processes, equipment, tooling, and fixturing, leveraging lean tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:

Background & Skills

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or Business Management (required).

Experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive engineering experience, with exposure to product development, process engineering, manufacturing quality, and process improvement (required).
• Prior experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (required).
• Hands-on experience with Pro-E/Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other CAD platforms (preferred).
• Working knowledge of VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering), DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability/Assembly), and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) methodologies (a plus).

Core Competencies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced production environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant's geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.