Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Since 1949, the company has built a reputation for stability, innovation, and delivering best‑class food service equipment. The culture promotes collaboration, integrity, and a growth mindset, supporting career advancement and personal growth.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads and manages a team of manufacturing engineers to drive the successful execution of projects, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role oversees daily operations, provides technical guidance, ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes, improve equipment reliability, and drive innovation.

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Apply Lean methodologies to identify opportunities for efficiency and reliability improvements in equipment and processes, and to develop potential projects.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to support production goals through implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support for complex engineering issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Partner with management, production, and product management to determine engineering feasibility, manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align engineering activities with business objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or safety.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Consistently operate in a manner that aligns to the Company Core Values.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Well‑developed project management skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and communicate with different audiences.
• Well‑developed leadership skills: ability to influence, develop, and motivate others.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Food service equipment industry experience preferred.

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

The Delfield Company, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.