Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Precision Industrial Manufacturing | Virginia Beach, VA

We are partnering with a leading global manufacturer of industrial vacuum and compression equipment to find a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their US production facility. This is a high-impact leadership role within a precision, high-volume manufacturing environment focused on assembly and automation.

The Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will direct and coordinate all manufacturing engineering activities, driving cost reduction, process improvement, and capital equipment initiatives. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians while partnering closely with plant leadership to hit production goals and continuous improvement targets.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Drive capital equipment justification, selection, and implementation.
• Design and implement assembly and automation process methods.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Develop cost estimates for assembly, automation, and individual components.
• Support Shop Floor Management System and production planning activities.
• Modify existing equipment to improve performance and reduce costs.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.
• 5+ years of technical management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering, plant engineering, and tooling.
• Budget management and cost reduction experience.
• Experience with iron casting, metal cutting, or high-volume production manufacturing a plus.
• Lean / Kaizen experience strongly preferred.