Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Busch Vacuum Solutions

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads manufacturing engineering activities in a high‑precision production environment supporting machining, assembly, and warehouse operations. This role is responsible for driving engineering projects, improving manufacturing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. The manager oversees engineering resources, capital equipment planning, and cost reduction initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This role also leads the site’s lean manufacturing initiatives, working cross‑functionally to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance. The position follows a Monday–Friday onsite schedule, with occasional domestic and international travel.

• Directs, schedules, and delegates assignments to manufacturing engineers and support staff to execute production and improvement projects on the shop floor.
• Manages engineering project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure initiatives are completed on time and at or under budget.
• Leads evaluation and specification of new manufacturing machinery and equipment, including purchase recommendations and financial justification.
• Drives cost reduction and efficiency improvements through process optimization, tooling improvements, and manufacturing method development.
• Designs and implements manufacturing processes for machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Develops cost estimates for machining, fabrication, and assembly for both individual components and complete assemblies.
• Leads modifications and improvements to existing plant equipment and processes to enhance performance, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Directs engineering resources to support strategic initiatives defined in the Annual Plan and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Coaches and develops manufacturing engineers in problem solving, project execution, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Establishes and tracks departmental KPIs related to productivity, cost reduction, quality improvement, and project delivery.
• Supports and strengthens the company’s Shop Floor Management (SFM) system through data‑driven problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads the site’s Lean Manufacturing program, coordinating continuous improvement initiatives across machining, assembly, and support functions.
• Facilitates and prioritizes Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction initiatives aligned with operational and Annual Plan objectives.

• Provide clear direction and leadership to the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring alignment with company strategy and operational priorities.
• Drive accountability for project execution, ensuring engineering initiatives are completed on schedule, within scope, and at or under budget.
• Develop and mentor engineers, strengthening technical capability, problem‑solving skills, and lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Foster strong collaboration between engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support operational performance.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and data‑driven decision making across the engineering function.
• Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources to support production needs, strategic initiatives, and long‑term capacity planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering:
  Required
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering supporting CNC machining or assembly operations:
  Required
• 5+ years of technical leadership, management, or supervisory experience:
  Required
• 5+ years of project management experience leading cross‑functional manufacturing improvement projects:
  Required
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and plant engineering…