Join a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment where innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead critical manufacturing initiatives within our top-freezer refrigeration operations.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as a key technical authority responsible for optimizing manufacturing performance, enhancing equipment reliability, and driving process excellence across the plant. Youll partner closely with Operations, Quality, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and cross-functional leadership teams to support new product introductions, execute major capital projects, and deliver world-class manufacturing results.
PositionPrincipal Manufacturing Engineer
LocationUSA, Decatur, AL
How Youll Create Possibilities- Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and execution across production operations, facilities, tooling, maintenance, and process improvement initiatives
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Drive large-scale capital and infrastructure projects aligned with plant objectives, productivity targets, and long-term growth plans
- Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) teams to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness
- Champion safety, ergonomics, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) principles throughout the operation
- Develop and implement reliability and preventative maintenance strategies to improve uptime, efficiency, and overall equipment performance
- Lead Run the Plant initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational performance
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, technical development, and Lean manufacturing excellence
What Youll Bring to Our TeamRequirements:- Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in progressive manufacturing or supply chain leadership roles
Preferred Qualifications:- Appliance manufacturing background, especially across laundry or other high-volume assembly operations
- Solid operational plant finance background and understanding
- Experience managing large manufacturing and engineering projects
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, grow and maintain a skilled engineering team
- Fluent with Lean manufacturing principles
- Proven communication skills - will be expected to communicate to all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company
- Experience implementing and/or operating under Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system
- Direct management experience for highly skilled engineering teams
- Experience with implementing Lean process improvement in a manufacturing operation
