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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
C&D Technologies. Optimize manufacturing capabilities, capital equipment efficiency, direct labor, costs, processes, and quality .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and managing equipment design and installation. Proven ability to lead teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaManufacturing EngineeringEquipment Design ManagementProcess Improvement
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing Process OptimizationRoot-Cause AnalysisEquipment QualificationProcess ValidationTooling Design and MaintenanceCapital Project ManagementCost-Reduction ActivitiesPlant Layout OptimizationContinuous ImprovementTechnical Analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationFacilitationCommunicationMentoringProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
MS Office ToolsManufacturing WorkstationsProcess DocumentationProject Management SoftwareEngineering Analysis Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Black Belt CertificationSix Sigma Certification
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingBattery IndustryEnvironmental ComplianceCapital EquipmentProcess Development
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Optimize manufacturing capabilities, capital equipment efficiency, direct labor, costs, processes, and quality
- Own new and existing plant process projects, including equipment development and fabrication
- Automate or replace existing processes with current technology
- Manage equipment design engineers and outside equipment fabrication contractors
- Coordinate equipment installation, process development, and final plant acceptance
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to process layouts, assembly equipment, and process flows
- Identify continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities with operations, maintenance, and quality teams
- Manage design, modification, and maintenance of tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Support new product introduction and transition products into production
- Recommend design changes and alternatives for manufacturability
- Select and manage suppliers for tools, design services, and build services
- Direct industrial engineering activities
- Optimize plant layout and maintain current process documentation
- Develop manufacturing workstations and implement operational manufacturing processes
- Evaluate, select, implement, and optimize equipment
- Ensure compliance with emissions and other environmental regulations
- Troubleshoot productivity, quality, and parts issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action
- Own capital projects, including equipment requests, budgets, and timelines
- Drive make-versus-buy decisions for new production projects
- Develop specifications, manage suppliers, purchase, install, and qualify equipment
- Direct designers, technicians, operators, and others on project assignments
- Develop and execute equipment installation and operational qualifications
- Help create and initiate process validations
- Independently evaluate opportunities, identify solutions, and apply engineering analysis tools
- Report to the Sr. Director of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or another technical field
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience
- Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience
- Proficiency with MS Office Tools (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Willingness to relocate if necessary
- Demonstrable track record of working within and across the organization, driving change, and implementing new manufacturing processes
- Ability to lead, mentor, and train 2–5 process engineers
- Strong collaboration and facilitation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with presentation ability
- Technical expertise and leadership using sound engineering concepts
- Proactive, results-oriented approach and strong attention to detail
- Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make structured decisions and evaluate alternative solutions
- Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a technical field (preferred)
- 12–15 years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Battery industry experience (preferred)
- Black Belt/Six Sigma Certification (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with a variety of plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5k/year
- 15 PTO days
- 12 holidays
- Credit Union Membership
- Legal Services
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation coverage if necessary