FlexSteel - Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Flex Steel - Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Category
:
Manufacturing

Supervisor
:
Martin Coutsiers

Requisition Number
: FLEXS
002536

• Posted :
  May 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Full time onsite position.

Flex Steel () is an innovation driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working, driven and dedicated team united by a commitment to Human Development, Quality, Delivery, Innovation and Productivity Excellence in all we do. The culture of Flex Steel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the company.

Flex Steel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the manufacturing engineering function to deliver safe, capable, and cost-effective processes. This role manages a team of engineers/technicians, partners with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain, and drives continuous improvement, capital projects, and new product/process introduction to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Committed to Safety by performing all required tasks in accordance with established Company Policies, Procedures, and Safe Work Practices.
• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team; set priorities, coach performance, and support training and career development.
• Own process capability and stability for assigned production areas; establish standards to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma tools (Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, SPC) to eliminate waste and increase throughput.
• Lead technical problem solving (root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions) for process and equipment-related issues impacting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with Quality to ensure robust control plans, PFMEA, inspection methods, and nonconformance disposition processes are in place and effective.
• Lead new product/process introduction activities including DFM/DFA, tooling/equipment selection, process validation, and production readiness reviews.
• Manage capital projects: develop business cases, define scope, coordinate vendors, execute installation/commissioning, and track cost/schedule performance.
• Establish and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, routings, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy in the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain capacity models, labor standards, time studies, and line balancing; support production planning and staffing decisions.
• Support maintenance and operations with equipment reliability improvements, preventive maintenance optimization, and spare parts / criticality strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives (scrap reduction, yield improvement, cycle-time reduction, material utilization) without compromising compliance or product integrity.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• Directly supervises manufacturing engineering personnel and may provide technical directions to cross-functional project teams.
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and development planning for direct reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean / continuous improvement initiatives and delivering measurable results (scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost).
• Proficiency with CAD tools and ERP/MRP systems; strong process documentation and data analysis skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Requires frequent hands-on interaction with equipment, operators, and shop floor conditions.
• Mix of office and shop floor.
• May involve occasional travel to suppliers or other company sites.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols

• This position generally…