Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job detailsType of contract:Full-time, PermanentExperience level:ManagementRemote work:Not availableJob field:Production & ManufacturingStatus:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexiblePosting date:2026/11/04Job number:JR106311Share job:Toggle share menuYour responsibilitiesJob SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering function to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to engineering resources while ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems are capable, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesEngineering Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Engineering Technicians.Establish engineering priorities aligned with business strategy and operational objectives.Build engineering capability through training, mentorship, and succession planning.Establish standardized engineering tools, methods, and best practices across facilities.Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for engineering resources.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Manufacturing Performance ImprovementDrive initiatives to improve throughput, productivity, OEE/OPE, lead time, and manufacturing capacity.Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and manufacturing costs.Establish and monitor engineering KPIs and performance dashboards.Identify manufacturing constraints and develop sustainable solutions.Support cellular manufacturing strategies and value stream optimization.Process Development & StandardizationOversee development and maintenance of:o Manufacturing process flowso Routings and standardso Work instructionso Engineering specificationso Equipment standardso Jig and fixture systemsEnsure manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and scalable.Drive implementation of standardized engineering methodologies across multiple facilities.Capital Equipment & Technology StrategyDevelop capital plans aligned with growth and capacity requirements.Lead equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital solutions.Ensure equipment safety, reliability, and maintainability requirements are achieved.Support long-term manufacturing footprint and capacity planningNew Product Introduction (NPI) & APQPProvide engineering leadership throughout the NPI and APQP processes.Ensure manufacturing readiness for new programs and product launches.Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process capability development, and production validation activities. Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans.Partner with Quality to ensure PPAP requirements and launch deliverables are successfully completed.Project ManagementLead large-scale engineering projects from concept through implementation.Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.Manage multiple projects and priorities across facilities.Provide regular communication regarding project status, risks, and mitigation activities.Ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Operations to improve manufacturing performance and support growth initiatives.Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Sales, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives.Support customer requirements, quoting activities, and contract reviews for significant projects.Serve as the technical escalation point for manufacturing and process-related issues.Safety & CompliancePromote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all engineering activities.Ensure equipment and process designs meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements.Lead risk assessments and Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSR/PHSR).Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and company standards.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinking and business acumenStrong people leadership and coaching skillsExceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilityProject and change management expertiseLean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement leadershipStrong financial and capital planning capabilityEffective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to lead through influence and drive organizational alignmentStrong organizational and prioritization skillsBias for action and results orientationQualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, ElectricalEngineering, or related discipline.8–10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.3–5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.Demonstrated success leading manufacturing improvement initiatives and capital projects.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and production systems.Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.Preferred RequirementsProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility.Experience in sheet metal fabrication, copper fabrication, or complex manufacturing environments.Multi-site manufacturing experience.APQP, PPAP, and NPI leadership experience.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing analytics.Experience developing cellular manufacturing strategies and value stream transformations.Hiring Range: $115,000–$150,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. 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Because together we dare to do something new and take things into our own hands.Apply nowApply now and advance your career with a job that challenges you and offers many extrasYou can find this job ad online atYour responsibilitiesJob SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering function to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to engineering resources while ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems are capable, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesEngineering Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, and Engineering Technicians.Establish engineering priorities aligned with business strategy and operational objectives.Build engineering capability through training, mentorship, and succession planning.Establish standardized engineering tools, methods, and best practices across facilities.Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for engineering resources.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Manufacturing Performance ImprovementDrive initiatives to improve throughput, productivity, OEE/OPE, lead time, and manufacturing capacity.Lead efforts to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and manufacturing costs.Establish and monitor engineering KPIs and performance dashboards.Identify manufacturing constraints and develop sustainable solutions.Support cellular manufacturing strategies and value stream optimization.Process Development & StandardizationOversee development and maintenance of:o Manufacturing process flowso Routings and standardso Work instructionso Engineering specificationso Equipment standardso Jig and fixture systemsEnsure manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and scalable.Drive implementation of standardized engineering methodologies across multiple facilities.Capital Equipment & Technology StrategyDevelop capital plans aligned with growth and capacity requirements.Lead equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.Evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital solutions.Ensure equipment safety, reliability, and maintainability requirements are achieved.Support long-term manufacturing footprint and capacity planningNew Product Introduction (NPI) & APQPProvide engineering leadership throughout the NPI and APQP processes.Ensure manufacturing readiness for new programs and product launches.Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process capability development, and production validation activities. Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans.Partner with Quality to ensure PPAP requirements and launch deliverables are successfully completed.Project ManagementLead large-scale engineering projects from concept through implementation.Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.Manage multiple projects and priorities across facilities.Provide regular communication regarding project status, risks, and mitigation activities.Ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Operations to improve manufacturing performance and support growth initiatives.Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Sales, and Commercial teams on strategic initiatives.Support customer requirements, quoting activities, and contract reviews for significant projects.Serve as the technical escalation point for manufacturing and process-related issues.Safety & CompliancePromote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all engineering activities.Ensure equipment and process designs meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements.Lead risk assessments and Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSR/PHSR).Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and company standards.Key CompetenciesStrategic thinking and business acumenStrong people leadership and coaching skillsExceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilityProject and change management expertiseLean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement leadershipStrong financial and capital planning capabilityEffective communication and stakeholder managementAbility to lead through influence and drive organizational alignmentStrong organizational and prioritization skillsBias for action and results orientationQualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, ElectricalEngineering, or related discipline.8–10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.3–5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.Demonstrated success leading manufacturing improvement initiatives and capital projects.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, automation, and production systems.Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities.Preferred RequirementsProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility.Experience in sheet metal fabrication, copper fabrication, or complex manufacturing environments.Multi-site manufacturing experience.APQP, PPAP, and NPI leadership experience.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing analytics.Experience developing cellular manufacturing strategies and value stream transformations.Hiring Range: $115,000–$150,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityVoluntary Wellness Programs401(k) and RRSP programs with Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAnd more!Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.DisclaimerThis is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information. TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io does not:1. 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Please visit our official careers website at to view authentic job openings at TK.If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.We value diversityDiversity promotes appreciation of all the individual strengths and differences in the workforce; it is a driver and an expression of our corporate culture.We feel companies that give equal support to all employees regardless age, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity or sexual orientation enjoy important competitive advantages and are more efficient. So we can harness diversity to the benefit of employees and the company. What's more, greater diversity leads to greater innovation in the company.thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc. and the affiliated group companies and business units including Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico. Also including thyssenkrupp Materials Trading NA, LLC and thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC (Aerospace) are equal opportunity employers.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.CompanyWith around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.thyssenkrupp AG 2026