Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Lead

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who loves improving processes, solving problems, and making production run smarter and faster? We’re looking for someone who enjoys being on the plant floor as much as they enjoy analyzing data and driving continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to manufacturing engineering leader at the site, helping shape how hydraulic cylinders are built – from machining and welding to assembly, testing, and paint. You’ll work closely with production, quality, design engineering, and supply chain teams to streamline processes, support new product launches, and implement automation and lean manufacturing initiatives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoy leading process improvements that make a real impact on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role serves as the primary site-level manufacturing engineering leader, providing technical direction, execution oversight, and day-to-day leadership of team members. You’ll lead and coordinate manufacturing activities across the plant while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and drive innovation. Expect a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on problem solving.

The role will focus heavily on

• Designing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes across machining, welding, assembly, testing, and paint operations
• Leading lean manufacturing and Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to improve flow, productivity, and throughout
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring manufacturing readiness for successful product launches
• Driving automation and robotics initiatives to modernize operations
• Managing site capital projects and helping prioritize equipment investments
• Maintaining engineering data such at BOMs, routings, cycle times, and tooling documentation
• Partnering with production teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrections
• Tracking and improving KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost
• Developing SOPs, work instructions, and training production teams

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who brings strong technical depth, leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Core Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in an industrial or heavy equipment environment
• Experience leading or coordinating manufacturing/process engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of machining, CNC processes, welding, assembly, and plant operations
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and root cause analysis
• Comfort working with CAD tolls such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD and interpreting GD&T and engineering drawings
• Experience working in ISO 9001 environments

Highly Valued Experience

• Hydraulic systems or hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
• Automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Certifications such as CMfgE, Six Sigma, or PMP

Why This Role Is Exciting

This is a highly visible role where your ideas and leadership directly impact plant performance and future manufacturing strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to influence automation, lead process innovation, and help shape how products move from concept to production.

If you enjoy leading change, improving operations, and collaborating with talented teams across engineering and production, we’d love to connect.

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