Job Description

The Senior Manager, Production Engineering is responsible for leading and developing multiple production engineering teams to deliver safe, stable, and cost-effective manufacturing systems across the full product lifecycle.

This role owns manufacturing engineering performance from new model development and launch through mass production, ensuring alignment to organizational goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to build long-term manufacturing capability.

Key Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Lifecycle Ownership

Lead production engineering activities across:

• New product introduction and line design

• Equipment specification making, building, validation, and startup

• Mass production optimization and stability

• Ensure seamless transition from launch to full-scale production

• Drive incorporation of lessons learned into future designs and standards

2. Team Leadership and Organizational Development

• Lead and develop multiple production engineering managers and teams

• Build technical and leadership capability across the organization

• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building

3. Manufacturing System Performance

Own engineering contribution to plant performance and KPI's including:

• Safety (incident prevention and compliance)

• Quality (defect prevention and process control)

• Delivery (uptime, throughput, launch timing)

• Cost (labor efficiency, waste reduction, capital efficiency)

Monitor KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions

4. Process and Equipment Strategy

Define and standardize production engineering processes and methodologies
Drive continuous improvement in:

• Process capability (CP/CPK)

• Equipment performance (OEE, reliability)

• Cycle time, material flow, and automation implementation and optimization

Lead long-term strategy development for equipment localization, capital planning, equipment selection, and ROI justification and long-term competitiveness

5. Cross-Functional Integration

Partner with leaders in all areas and your customers to deliver and meet the plant KPI's:

• Manufacturing

• Design Engineering

• Quality and Supplier Quality

• TIE

• Maintenance

Ensure alignment across all functions to deliver robust manufacturing systems

6. Problem Solving and Escalation Management

• Lead resolution of complex production and launch issues

• Drive root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable countermeasures

• Ensure rapid escalation and recovery from critical manufacturing disruptions

7. Strategic Planning and Deployment

Develop and execute long-term plans for:

• Manufacturing capacity and capability

• Workforce and skill development

• Technology and automation roadmap

Support business growth through scalable manufacturing system design

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering

• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers or multiple teams

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with new model launches and mass production operations

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex manufacturing environment

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans

• 401K with 4% Company Match

• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays

• Bonus Program

• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs

• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance

• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs

• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Ongoing Training

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)

• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)

• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $1162,500 - $203,000