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Konik4 weeks ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

$130,000–$155,000 year

On-site · Stillwater, Minnesota, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team while driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a growing production environment. Oversee manufacturing process optimization focused on productivity, quality, yield improvement, cost reduction, and equipment performance. Partner with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to support operational goals, new product introductions, scale-up activities, process validation, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing readiness initiatives. Establish and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing performance, quality, throughput, cycle times, and operational efficiency. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies. Manage capital improvement projects including budgeting, cost justification, implementation, and equipment upgrades. Maintain engineering documentation, revision controls, product data management, BOMs, specifications, and ERP system accuracy. Build structure, standardization, and scalable engineering processes across the manufacturing organization. Collaborate with leadership teams to support strategic operational and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of manufacturing engineering leadership experience
  • Strong background leading engineering teams within manufacturing or industrial production environments
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience supporting capital equipment, process optimization, manufacturing scale-up, and operational improvement initiatives
  • Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office tools; Power BI experience preferred
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement
  • Proven ability to build trust, influence teams, and drive accountability across experienced manufacturing environments
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager · Konik

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