Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Roberts, WI
Direct Hire
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 (based on experience)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to serve as a key plant leader and operational partner to the General Manager at a growing wire harness and cable assembly facility. This is a high-impact leadership role functioning as the plant’s #2 leader
, driving engineering execution, manufacturing process stability, quality compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation.

This position is ideal for a floor-driven leader who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and can align Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet customer delivery and performance goals.

Plant Leadership & Operational Partnership

• Act as primary engineering leader and strategic partner to the General Manager

• Support daily plant execution and cross‑functional prioritization

• Step in as acting plant leader when needed

• Reinforce KPI accountability and execution discipline across departments

• Support escalation management for quality, delivery, and engineering risks

Engineering & Manufacturing Execution

• Lead production engineering, process development, and troubleshooting efforts

• Drive stable, repeatable manufacturing processes for wire harness and cable assembly

• Oversee tooling, fixtures, test methods, and equipment improvements

• Provide technical direction to resolve production constraints quickly

• Coach and mentor engineering and technical staff

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness for new product launches and first article builds

• Ensure manufacturability, cycle time accuracy, and process capability

• Support quoting efforts with labor standards and cost analysis

Documentation & Quality Systems

• Oversee work instructions, SOPs, routings, BOMs, and documentation control

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, UL, IPC, and relevant standards

• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA processes (8D, 5-Why, A3, Fishbone)

• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring sustained compliance

Continuous Improvement

• Drive scrap reduction, efficiency improvements, and throughput optimization

• Lead Kaizen initiatives and structured problem‑solving efforts

• Track and report engineering KPIs to plant leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical discipline

• 6–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or process engineering

• Strong background in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing (highly preferred)

• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience in production environments

• Ability to read electrical schematics, harness drawings, and engineering prints

• Experience supporting NPI and first builds

• Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication skills

• Prior Engineering Lead, Supervisor, or Manager experience

• Electro‑mechanical, aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing experience

• Lean Manufacturing and structured problem‑solving expertise

• Experience supporting quoting, labor standards, and cost analysis

• A floor‑driven leader who diagnoses issues quickly and drives action

• A strong communicator who can align engineering, production, and quality

• Execution‑focused with the ability to operate at a true plant leadership level