Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Summary: Directs the Manufacturing Engineering and CNC Programming in developing and managing manufacturing processes that improve operational performance while strategically meeting business objectives.

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering and CNC Programming teams to plan, prioritize, and execute projects aligned with business objectives.
• Define project scope, schedules, and resource requirements; forecast and manage costs in collaboration with operations and cross‑functional teams.
• Plan and execute capital equipment and process improvement initiatives to advance manufacturing capabilities.
• Oversee programming workload to ensure production schedules are met.

• Develop, standardise, and improve manufacturing processes, CNC programs, and engineering tools to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM/DFA) initiatives in partnership with Design Engineering to optimise cost, quality, delivery, and margins.
• Oversee routing, tooling, fixtures, jigs, CAM systems, and process documentation.
• Track, analyse, and report departmental and company KPIs.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework, and quality issues.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement, including 6S practices.
• Partner with EHS to ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineering and Programming staff through clear expectations, feedback, performance management, and mentoring.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful work environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Identify training needs, delegate effectively, and support succession and leadership development.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Communicate manufacturing strategies, priorities, and performance across operations and leadership.
• Facilitate regular staff and project meetings to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and support external customer requirements as needed.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets; monitor spending, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cost‑reduction and efficiency initiatives across labour, tooling, set‑up, consumables, and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain engineering, programming, and manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, SWIs, and process standards.
• Ensure accurate, current, and accessible knowledge systems that support operational excellence.

• Lead and participate in cross‑functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with manufacturing technologies, industry trends, and best practices through professional development, conferences, and networking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Software:
  Manufacturing Software, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP (Infor M3 preferred), CAD Software preferred, Manufacturing/Nesting Software preferred, Quality control software:
  Romer, Faro, Renishaw preferred.
• Other:
  Engineering Disciplines (STEM), Machining Technology, Process Change Management, Understanding of R&D and design process.

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Management and Leadership
• Organisational Planning and Analysis
• Time Management
• Technical expertise in other related manufacturing fields to support company objectives
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Fabrication:
  Welding, Robotic Welding
• Machining: CNC and Manual
• Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)

• Ability to drive team building and engineer a highly technical,…