Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Manufacturing Engineering Manager . This position reports to the Director of Operations and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager of the Sparta team, you will be involved in overseeing the development and implementation of the production processes to maintain and improve product functionality. Ensure that the Manufacturing Engineering team works closely with other departments to ensure products meet proper specifications.

Your main responsibilities

• Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team to meet site/company objectives concerning production
• Develop requirements, budgets, and plans for manufacturing and automation processes and equipment
• Utilize engineering tools and experience to drive the development of world class manufacturing systems to support new product introductions, continuous improvement opportunities, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain the costing standards used in all operations
• Work with all departments to resolve spec, drawing, routing, BOM, and costing issues
• Assist in product costing as needed
• Modify existing processes to suit the needs of new products
• Lead and advocate best practices and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage departmental KPI’s and implement tools for improvement
• Coordinate project activities, resource planning, estimate project times and costs.
• Mentor, recognize talent, match talent and tasks, promote people growth, etc.
• Encourage group discussions, collaboration, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Direct Engineering team in creation of production documents (PFMEA’s, Work Instructions, etc)
• Facilitate workshops with cross-functional technical team to improve processes
• Mentor/Coach Engineering team, and administer appraisals
• Assist with value stream mapping and future state planning

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Background and qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and engineering as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.), Master’s degree preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prepare and forecast budgets
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; and the ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Self-starter and “Can do” attitude a must!

To be successful in this role

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to foster a team environment
• Exercise technical leadership over Manufacturing Engineers; map out, plan and communicate development activities.
• Experience in lean process design, and production documentation creation
• Ability to optimize cost, performance and meet internal/external customer requirements.
• Assist with value stream mapping and future state planning

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.