Production Engineering Manager

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Manufacturing Unit Manager

Onsite

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Engineering Manager leads the Production Engineering function and serves as the technical leader for manufacturing processes, assembly methods, equipment, capital, and production technologies.

ABB’s Production Engineering Managers develop and implement manufacturing strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. They partner closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers to design, optimise, and validate production processes, introduce new technologies, develop capital plans, support new product introductions, and ensure manufacturing readiness for future growth.

Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across functions. The Production Engineering Manager must effectively lead and develop engineering teams, drive innovation and continuous improvement, manage capital investments, and build strong partnerships that advance operational excellence and support ABB’s business objectives.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

• Lead the Production Engineering function to develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, technologies, and production systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives, including project justification, execution, automation, process enhancements, and manufacturing capability expansion to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with cross‑functional and global stakeholders to support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier and technology evaluations, cost optimisation, and the standardisation of manufacturing best practices.
• Develop high‑performing teams and ensure operational excellence by coaching Production Engineering personnel, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering, or operations, including 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing process development and optimisation, including production technologies, equipment implementation, process validation, and operational performance improvement.
• Experience leading new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects, including manufacturing readiness, automation, equipment selection, project justification, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies, with industrial electric motor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in production cost modelling, capacity planning, ERP systems (SAP preferred), data analysis, project management tools, and cross‑functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Procurement, and R&D.
• Candidates must already have work authorisation that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable…