Director of Manufacturing Engineering
American Locker, North Las Vegas, NV, United States
North Las Vegas, United States | Posted on 03/23/2026
Right from the start, American Locker has continually led the industry we invented with an unstoppable series of innovative solutions - like inventing the first coin-operated locker. Our years of innovative American manufacturing have led us to create thewidest range of customized solutions in the industry. Our smart locker systems are built to satisfy any solution with maximum security; intelligent keyless lockers that accept credit cards, charge laptops, send text messages, and more.
We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join the growing American Locker team!
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for bridging product design and scalable production. This individual owns the full manufacturing engineering function at the plant—ensuring that products are designed, released, and continuously improved in a way that enables efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing.
This role is both strategic and hands‑on. You will define how work gets built, lead rapid prototyping efforts, and drive continuous improvement across the factory. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, building structure where it doesn’t yet exist and taking full ownership of the engineering roadmap and deliverables.
This is an opportunity to help modernize and rebuild a legacy manufacturing operation into a highly efficient, scalable system.
What You’ll Do Manufacturing Engineering Ownership
Own manufacturing readiness for all products—from prototype through full production
Define and maintain routings, work instructions, and labor standards
Ensure BOMs, drawings, and specifications are complete and production-ready
Lead first-article builds and production launches
Serve as the primary bridge between product/design engineering and the factory floor
Production Release & Execution
Oversee the release of work orders into production systems (e.g., MIE Trak)
Ensure jobs are fully defined and executable without ambiguity or delay
Eliminate production disruptions caused by engineering gaps
Standardize how work moves from order → instruction → build
Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction
Lead heavy prototyping efforts, especially in sheet metal fabrication
Build scalable processes for introducing new products into production
Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant Analyse labor, cycle times, and production constraints
Improve cell layouts, material flow, and ergonomics
Reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added labor
Partner closely with Operations on Kaizen events and standard work
Own the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process and governance
Lead root cause analysis for engineering-related defects
Drive corrective actions into design and manufacturing standards
Support ISO and quality system alignment
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a small but high-impact manufacturing engineering team (2 direct reports)
Set direction, priorities, and accountability for the function
Build structure, processes, and clarity in an environment with minimal existing framework
What Success Looks Like
Manufacturing processes are clearly defined, repeatable, and scalable
Production runs with minimal disruption due to engineering gaps
New products move quickly and successfully from concept to production
Measurable improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality
Strong alignment between engineering, quality, and operations
Key Metrics
Labor variance vs. standard
Scrap and rework reduction
Cycle time and throughput improvements
First-pass yield / first-article success
ECO cycle time and repeat defect reduction
Requirements What We’re Looking For Experience
10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
5+ years of hands‑on sheet metal manufacturing experience (required)
Proven experience in rapid prototyping and new product introduction
Experience building routings, work instructions, and labor standards
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
Experience operating in or improving legacy manufacturing environments preferred
Leadership & Mindset
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and builds structure from scratch
Comfortable operating with minimal training or existing processes
Strong ownership mindset—you don’t wait for direction, you create it
Willing to ask for support and collaborate cross-functionally
Ambitious and motivated to help rebuild and modernize a business
Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company transforming package management solutions.
Work within a collaborative team environment guided by clear core values and EOS methodology.
Competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and impactful work.
401(k) with employer match
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Accrued Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
American Locker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
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Right from the start, American Locker has continually led the industry we invented with an unstoppable series of innovative solutions - like inventing the first coin-operated locker. Our years of innovative American manufacturing have led us to create thewidest range of customized solutions in the industry. Our smart locker systems are built to satisfy any solution with maximum security; intelligent keyless lockers that accept credit cards, charge laptops, send text messages, and more.
We’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to join the growing American Locker team!
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is a critical leadership role responsible for bridging product design and scalable production. This individual owns the full manufacturing engineering function at the plant—ensuring that products are designed, released, and continuously improved in a way that enables efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing.
This role is both strategic and hands‑on. You will define how work gets built, lead rapid prototyping efforts, and drive continuous improvement across the factory. You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, building structure where it doesn’t yet exist and taking full ownership of the engineering roadmap and deliverables.
This is an opportunity to help modernize and rebuild a legacy manufacturing operation into a highly efficient, scalable system.
What You’ll Do Manufacturing Engineering Ownership
Own manufacturing readiness for all products—from prototype through full production
Define and maintain routings, work instructions, and labor standards
Ensure BOMs, drawings, and specifications are complete and production-ready
Lead first-article builds and production launches
Serve as the primary bridge between product/design engineering and the factory floor
Production Release & Execution
Oversee the release of work orders into production systems (e.g., MIE Trak)
Ensure jobs are fully defined and executable without ambiguity or delay
Eliminate production disruptions caused by engineering gaps
Standardize how work moves from order → instruction → build
Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction
Lead heavy prototyping efforts, especially in sheet metal fabrication
Build scalable processes for introducing new products into production
Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the plant Analyse labor, cycle times, and production constraints
Improve cell layouts, material flow, and ergonomics
Reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added labor
Partner closely with Operations on Kaizen events and standard work
Own the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process and governance
Lead root cause analysis for engineering-related defects
Drive corrective actions into design and manufacturing standards
Support ISO and quality system alignment
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a small but high-impact manufacturing engineering team (2 direct reports)
Set direction, priorities, and accountability for the function
Build structure, processes, and clarity in an environment with minimal existing framework
What Success Looks Like
Manufacturing processes are clearly defined, repeatable, and scalable
Production runs with minimal disruption due to engineering gaps
New products move quickly and successfully from concept to production
Measurable improvements in efficiency, throughput, and quality
Strong alignment between engineering, quality, and operations
Key Metrics
Labor variance vs. standard
Scrap and rework reduction
Cycle time and throughput improvements
First-pass yield / first-article success
ECO cycle time and repeat defect reduction
Requirements What We’re Looking For Experience
10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
5+ years of hands‑on sheet metal manufacturing experience (required)
Proven experience in rapid prototyping and new product introduction
Experience building routings, work instructions, and labor standards
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
Experience operating in or improving legacy manufacturing environments preferred
Leadership & Mindset
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and builds structure from scratch
Comfortable operating with minimal training or existing processes
Strong ownership mindset—you don’t wait for direction, you create it
Willing to ask for support and collaborate cross-functionally
Ambitious and motivated to help rebuild and modernize a business
Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company transforming package management solutions.
Work within a collaborative team environment guided by clear core values and EOS methodology.
Competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and impactful work.
401(k) with employer match
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
Accrued Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
American Locker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
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