Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast, accurate, and cost-effective order fulfillment and last-mile delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Drive a business partner approach between operations and manufacturing engineering.
• Align Manufacturing Engineers’ metrics with corresponding business partners.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Develop, implement, and manage a multi-year Factory Master Plan aligned with Strategic Planning efforts.
• Manage division Cap Ex funding plan and execution.
• Coordinate with Finance & Procurement to manage budget, align priorities and execute per business needs.
• Plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Oversee equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPIs), ensuring seamless integration into production.
• Manage capital projects and coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA).
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including cycle times, scrap rates, and process uptime.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to manufacturing operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and cost reductions.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with capital projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building abilities.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in warehousing & distribution systems a plus.

Office and manufacturing floor environment. May require occasional travel to vendors, suppliers, or other company facilities.

FORTNA and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.