Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Job Description:

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager, On-Site

• Watertown, SD
• Full Relocation Offered for the right candidate

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD
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This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations - with a strategic focus on investing in and transforming our Training, Fabrication, Assembly and special processes with the goal to become a Center of Excellence for safety, automation, and operational performance.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of Manufacturing engineers, Trainers, Automations and robotics teams across multiple Terex Utilities sites. This role requires a hands-on, emotionally intelligent leader with deep technical expertise in heavy equipment manufacturing and a proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams. You will be responsible for standardizing manufacturing processes, implementing robotics and digital tools, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless product launches and sustained operational excellence.

A key focus will be on investing in tooling, fixtures, rotators, and material handling systems to improve safety, quality, and delivery - while unlocking efficiency through overlapping cycle times and operator engagement strategies.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive strategic investment and transformation at the Huron site, including tooling, fixtures, rotators, and automation.
• Foster psychological safety, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes across welding, machining, coating, assembly, hydraulics, and electrical integration.
• Champion automation and robotics initiatives to improve throughput and reduce manual operations.
• Implement digital manufacturing tools (DMS, dashboards, electronic work instructions).
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) and partner with design teams for smooth New Product Processes.
• Manage capital projects including justification, budgeting, installation, and validation.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve safety and productivity.
• Oversee document control and process standards through the division's QMS.
• Guide team thru the capturing of time studies, establish labor standards, and optimize layouts for flow and capacity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Strategically assess operator engagement during machine/robot run time to maximize value-add activities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong background in welding, assembly fixtures, metal fabrication, Tooling, and coating systems.
• Proven experience in automation, robotics integration, or digital manufacturing (preferred).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and 3D modeling tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo OnShape).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP and ECO/ECN processes (Oracle preferred).
• Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen environments.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Advanced analytical and communication skills with ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Toyota Production System knowledge and applicable experience.
• TWI Job Instruction (JI) or Toyota KATA coaching experience.
• Experience leading daily management systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Your Impact

Strategic Priorities:

• Invest in and modernize with advanced tooling and automation.
• Drive automation and robotics adoption across manufacturing processes to improve work environment for team members and position for industry growth.
• Standardize engineering practices to enable predictable performance in SQDCM.
• Support facility modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop current and future engineering leaders.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability and operational scalability.
• Maximize operator value-add during automated cycles.

Salary:
The compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 annually/salary. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

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