Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Position Summary
Truelove & Maclean is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering Manager to drive operational excellence through the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is focused on improving performance across all areas of manufacturing operations, including stamping, cleaning, secondary operations, inspection, assembly, and packaging.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing engineer who is energized by solving challenges and leveraging technologies such as automation, sensors, error-proofing systems, in-process inspection, data analytics, connectivity, and artificial intelligence to create measurable process improvements.
Objectives
- Establish engineering priorities aligned with company operational objectives
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and continuous improvement
- Partner closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive plant-wide performance improvements
- Identify and execute initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance throughout the facility
- Analyze manufacturing processes and implement practical solutions to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve productivity
- Lead deployment of technologies such as: automated material handling systems; vision inspection systems; sensors and machine monitoring; automated data collection systems; error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions; and in-process quality verification systems
- Build business cases for automation investments and ensure projects deliver measurable returns
- Lead implementation of smart factory initiatives that support long-term competitiveness and growth
Required Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Passion for emerging technologies, innovations, AI solutions, and continuous learning
- Demonstrated success implementing process improvements with advanced manufacturing technologies or automation
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or industry certifications in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, or continuous improvement experience
- Experience in metal stamping, precision manufacturing, or high-volume production environments
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and applications
- Experience with implementing sensors, robotics, automated inspection, and connected manufacturing systems
- Experience evaluating or deploying AI solutions in manufacturing or business operations
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