Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Overview

At Kollmorgen, our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners and each other. We are searching for a qualified Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the operations staff with responsibility for leading the Operations Manufacturing Engineering team through process improvement to advance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity within operations.

This individual will play a critical role in transforming the methods by which we produce product to drive breakthrough quality performance and year over year productivity and cost improvements through VAVE. The role sits in Radford, VA.

• Make resourcing decisions and assignments of Manufacturing Engineers to support production needs and to improve manufacturing processes.
• Establish and maintain career development paths in the Manufacturing Engineering team, while also providing individual talent development plans to maximize performance.
• Establish scope, develop project plans and manage process improvements and manufacturing capability expansions.
• Build Capital Expenditure project funnel and manage implementation of some capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership in the areas of motor and electronics design for manufacturability and manufacturing process development.
• Implement lean methods and variation reduction in existing processes.
• Develop Manufacturing Engineering team ABS knowledge and ability through mentorship and facilitation.
• Measure and improve team KPIs (Yield, Productivity, Scrap, OTD).

• Strong problem‑solving mindset and a demonstrated desire to drive to root cause for solutions.
• Strong desire to learn and grow their skill set, as well as an appreciation for sharing their knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to interact with people at all skill levels and functions.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in motor or electronics manufacturing processes or design.
• Project management experience with manufacturing cell commissioning and/or process development.
• Experience working in a Lean Production environment using tools such as 6‑sigma, single piece flow, variation reduction, standard work, value stream mapping, 5S.
• Must be available and willing to travel to support site transitions, benchmarking visits, or supplier development as needed.
• Position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR.

• Master of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a production / manufacturing (electric motor components desired).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving. Approximately 50% of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager’s time will be spent on the production floor. The remainder of their time will be spent in an office environment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions.
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability (AD&D) Insurance.
• Paid Leaves.
• Tuition Assistance.

Kollmorgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, disability or protected veteran status.