Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Process and Manufacturing Engineering Manager

This exciting role will be responsible for leading and overseeing the development, optimization, and support of manufacturing processes within the PV production operations. Your primary responsibility will be driving, improving, and supporting equipment efficiency, product quality, and maximizing manufacturing line throughput and productivity. A solid understanding of continuous development of the Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Standard Work Instruction is required.

We are headquartered in the Burlington, WA area. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of solar cells and PV modules for the renewable energy industry. If you are an individual who loves to be a leader and manage engineering and manufacturing processes, this role could be for you!

This pay range is provided by Cypress HCM. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

• Lead, hire, train, and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, PFMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Oversee engineering projects: planning, scheduling, budgeting, and equipment procurement/installation.
• Partner with R&D to transition new products from development to production.
• Troubleshoot automation, robotics, PLCs, and control systems in collaboration with OEMs and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA) and company policies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in automated manufacturing.
• Background in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) is required.
• Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, PLCs (Control Logix), HMIs, and drives.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, SPC, and process improvement.
• Proven project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, scope control).
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, and CMMS systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is not required, but experience working on or leading Black Belt-level projects is highly preferred.

• $,000+ base salary and 15% annual incentive bonus depending on experience.

Full-time

Mid-Senior level

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Burlington, WA

** This role is based out of Burlington, WA**