Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Duties

• Under broad direction, supervises engineers and/or other technical staff members. Provides technical guidance to the group.
• Conducts goal setting and performance appraisals of personnel.
• Leads a cross functional, cross department or cross Center team in executing various corporate projects and/or initiatives (e.g., standards, best practices, lessons learned), or a standing sub-PSL design team.
• Utilitizes project management skills and tracking tools in the organization and execution of project assignments.
• Executes tactical action plans as set by department goals and objectives.
• Manage the development team to ensure delivery.
• Possesses thorough understanding of the supported PSL's technology and broad understanding of the associated development tools.
• This person will have responsibility for identifying and filling technological and functional requirements.
• A technical leader will be capable of managing outside consultants in developing solutions and coordinate project design and milestone reviews.
• Incorporates reliability analysis and promotes optimum use of development tools and standards during the design process.
• Understands and promotes HES's quality directives.
• Though this individual's focus will be technical leadership, they will perform development tasks maintaining their development expertise.
• Job role has budgetary type accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center's viability or its quality of service via personal contributions. 

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers driving process design, optimization, and automation.
• Serve as the bridge between R&D and the manufacturing shop floor, translating early-stage designs into robust manufacturing processes.
• Own the design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and new product introduction processes, ensuring product and process readiness.
• Champion automation initiatives, replacing manual tasks with scalable, efficient solutions using robotics, controls, and smart manufacturing.
• Leverage machine learning and data analytics to drive improvements in process stability, quality, and yield.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance safety.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, planning, and maintenance teams to execute plant-wide improvements.
• Participate in capital project planning and execution, including equipment selection, justification, and commissioning.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate performance of the engineering team to support their growth and the organization’s evolving needs.
• Monitor and manage budgets tied to engineering projects and process improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

• A systems thinker who connects product design to shop floor execution.
• Experienced in leading technical teams and championing innovation in a production environment.
• Passionate about driving automation and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Skilled at leading cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical challenges.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced projects, and multiple high-priority deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrialization experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in implementing automation technologies, process controls, or digital manufacturing solutions
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in manufacturing preferred
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement frameworks
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Experience in high-mix manufacturing environments is a plus
• Incumbents at this level will usually hold a certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer.

World Class Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in additional to life and disability insurance plans
• Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays and the ability to purchase additional days off
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with matching contribution
• Family Care program including paid time off to care for sick or injured immediate family members, adoption reimbursement, paternal and maternal leave for baby bonding and more. 
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program