Director Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

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• On-site
• Manufacturing & Engineering
• Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is the overall department leader for
Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement across the manufacturing organization. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, this role establishes and executes the strategy, standards, systems, and talent required to translate product designs into safe, repeatable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes.

The Director leads two integrated teams: (1) Manufacturing Engineering and
Industrial Engineering, responsible for EBOM-to-MBOM transformation, manufacturing product structures, Methods of Manufacture, routings, work instructions, plant layouts, digital twin simulations, equipment capacity models, tooling, equipment, and machinery; and (2) Continuous Improvement, responsible for Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, Lean manufacturing initiatives, standard work, and structured problem solving. The role partners closely with Manufacturing Operations across several value streams, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and EHS to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and manufacturing readiness while
supporting new product introductions, capacity expansion, and growth across multiple manufacturing locations.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
  Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years of leading technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial
  Engineering, and/or Continuous Improvement functions in a complex
  manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of EBOM-to-MBOM transformation, manufacturing product structures, routings, Methods of Manufacture, work instructions, configuration control, and engineering change implementation.
• Experience with plant layout, line design, capacity analysis, labor standards, material flow, simulation, tooling, equipment specification, automation, and capital project justification.
• Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing methods, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and production launch readiness.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP, PLM, CAD, and manufacturing data systems. Experience with IFS or similar enterprise systems is preferred.
• Experience in multi-site, engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, or mixed-model manufacturing is preferred. Experience with fabrication, electrical equipment, switch gear, power generation equipment, or energy storage systems is a plus.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including capital planning, return-on investment analysis, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, develop technical talent, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and shop-floor employees.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership and Strategy
  • Provide overall leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams.
  • Develop and execute a multi-year functional strategy aligned with
    manufacturing growth, capacity expansion, product roadmaps, and
    operational priorities.
  • Establish clear ownership, decision rights, governance, standards, staffing plans, and performance expectations for the department.
  • Prioritize department resources against the highest-impact safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and growth opportunities.
  • Build a scalable technical organization that can consistently support
    existing plants, new facilities, and future value streams.
• Manufacturing Engineering
  • Own the manufacturing process from…