Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc., Hazel Park, MI, United States
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the engineering function within a metal fabrication environment, ensuring efficient, safe, and costeffective production processes. This role is responsible for managing manufacturing engineers, optimizing fabrication methods, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations.
The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with handson technical expertise in metal fabrication and a data-driven approach to process improvement.
- Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes for metal fabrication
- Lead lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze cycle times, labor standards, scrap, and rework to identify costreduction opportunities
- Evaluate tooling, fixturing, equipment, and process requirements
- Support capital equipment justification, selection, and implementation
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers
- Implement process controls and capacity improvements to support growth
- Other duties as assigned
Job Skills Requirements
* Strong knowledge of engineering, testing, and manufacturing processes.
* Ability to effectively solve problems with diverse groups of people.
* Strong interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively interface with engineers, managers, and customers.
* Well-developed leadership and planning skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to develop and coordinate activities of others and to focus on major project resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time, and on budget.
Educational Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience Requirements
* Seven years of engineering experience.
* Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.