Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Springfield, MA

Job Description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement programs within a complex manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to develop high-performing teams, improve operational performance, and play a key role in shaping future manufacturing strategy.

Client Details

My client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Serving a diverse customer base, the organization has built its success through investment in advanced manufacturing processes, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The company fosters a collaborative and performance-driven culture where leadership, accountability, and teamwork are highly valued. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas, lead change, and make a meaningful impact on business performance.

With a focus on long-term growth, operational efficiency, and world-class manufacturing standards, the organization offers a stable environment where ambitious engineering professionals can further develop their careers while leading strategic projects that deliver measurable business results.

Description

Reporting directly into the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering function to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop, mentor, and coach engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, and 5S programs.
• Plan, manage, and execute capital expenditure projects from concept through implementation and validation.
• Develop equipment specifications and oversee the qualification and acceptance of new manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, procurement, quality, and engineering teams to optimize performance.
• Monitor budgets, control expenditures, and deliver cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Lead workforce planning, facility layout improvements, capacity analysis, and resource utilization activities.
• Investigate operational and production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support preventive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead risk reduction and process improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing performance and reduce operational risk.
• Deliver productivity improvements through process optimization, training, and enhanced operational disciplines.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a proven manufacturing engineering leader with extensive experience in a precision manufacturing environment. They will possess strong technical expertise combined with the ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive measurable operational improvements.

Key requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering and leadership experience.
• Strong background in engineering management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and capital equipment implementation.
• Experience with ISO quality management systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and workflow optimization.
• Ability to analyze production data and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and quality.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and formal cost reduction programs.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and engineering design principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and drive organizational change.
• Experience working in high-performance manufacturing environments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leadership style with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

*Apply today for immediate consideration!*

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function within a successful and growing manufacturing organization.
• Significant influence over operational strategy, process improvement, and capital investment initiatives.
• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing improvement and automation projects.
• Opportunity to build, develop, and mentor engineering talent while shaping future leadership capability.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong cross-functional engagement.
• Stable business with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Diverse role combining people leadership, technical engineering, project management, and strategic planning.
• Opportunity to work in an environment that values innovation, efficiency, quality, and employee development.
• Clear opportunity for professional growth and long-term career progression within a respected manufacturing organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.

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