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Manufacturing Engineer Manager

$125k - $150k

AimHire

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Automation, Molding & Assembly

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Clinton, TN

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$125K–$150K + Relocation

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About the Company

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Our client is a well-established global automotive parts manufacturer with a large, growing plant in East Tennessee. The company is known for strong technology, ethical leadership and a people-first culture, and it has a long record of investing in its facilities and its people. They’re adding a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering for a high-volume, highly automated operation.

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Why You’ll Want This Role

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  • $125,000–$150,000 base salary
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  • Relocation package available and negotiable
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  • Direct hire with a stable, growing global manufacturer
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  • Run a high-automation operation: robotics, PLCs, injection molding, painting and assembly
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  • Shape manufacturing strategy, CAPEX and new program launches from development through SOP
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What You’ll Do

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  • Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team (engineers and technicians) for Injection Molding, Painting and Assembly: set priorities and KPIs, and coach your team
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  • Get new programs ready for production, from development through SOP and mass production
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  • Lead automation projects, including robotics, PLCs, paint systems, molding equipment and assembly lines, through commissioning, troubleshooting and stabilization
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  • Drive continuous improvement in OEE, productivity, quality and cost
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  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring manufacturing and equipment issues
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  • Build plant layouts and capacity plans to support growth
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  • Own annual CAPEX planning, budgeting, equipment purchasing and investment projects so they finish on time and on budget
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  • Partner with Maintenance to improve uptime and cut downtime
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  • Keep operations compliant with IATF, safety and environmental standards
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What You Bring

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
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  • 5+ years of progressive manufacturing or engineering experience, including leading teams or projects
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  • Hands-on experience with automation, robotics and PLCs in a high-volume manufacturing setting
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  • Experience with injection molding, painting/coating, or automated assembly is a strong plus
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  • Automotive is a plus but not required. High-volume, highly automated manufacturing from any industry is a great fit
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  • Strong problem-solving skills (RCA, corrective action) and the ability to read drawings, specs and production data
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  • Clear communicator who can lead across departments
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Schedule & Logistics

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  • 100% on-site in Clinton, TN (Knoxville area)
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  • Salaried, exempt role, typically 50–55 hours per week
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  • Start date: ASAP
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  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
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  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
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AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.

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