Manufacturing Engineering Manager
United States of America
Full Time
18 hours ago
$139,000 - $177,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Manufacturing EngineeringLean ManufacturingSix SigmaNew Product Introduction (NPI)Pilot BuildsFirst-of-Kind (FOK) BuildsValidation (IQ/OQ/PQ)Compliance with Regulatory Standards ISOCompliance with Regulatory Standards FDACompliance with Regulatory Standards GMPCompliance with Regulatory Standards OSHAQuality SystemsFacility Layout DesignProduction Line DesignProject ManagementLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication
About this role
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of best practices in manufacturing, ensuring operational readiness and compliance, and bridging engineering, operations, and quality to enable scalable and efficient manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and deploy manufacturing best practices across facilities
- Establish and maintain standardized processes, work instructions, and design guidelines
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and industry benchmarks
- Ensure consistency in execution across multiple sites or programs
- Lead planning and execution of first-of-kind and pilot builds for new products or processes
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure readiness
- Identify risks, gaps, and lessons learned; implement corrective actions
- Transition pilot builds into full-scale production efficiently
- Design and optimize facility layouts for efficiency, safety, and scalability
- Support new facility launches, expansions, and reconfigurations
- Ensure proper material flow, ergonomics, and capacity planning
- Coordinate equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA, GMP as applicable)
- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks and audit readiness
- Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions
- Lead validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ for equipment and processes
- Develop validation protocols, plans, and documentation
- Ensure traceability, repeatability, and compliance with validation standards
- Partner with quality teams to ensure robust process qualification
- Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain
- Lead cross-functional project teams for new product introductions (NPI)
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and specialists
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role with direct reports
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, or FOK builds
- Strong background in validation, compliance, and quality systems
- Experience with facility layout and production line design
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, GMP, etc., as applicable)
- Project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive, energy)
- Knowledge of digital manufacturing tools, simulation, or MES systems