Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Location: Manheim, PA Type: Direct Hire Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering, test engineering, and maintenance teams supporting electronic assembly, testing, calibration, mechanical assembly (including damper products), and final assembly value streams. Provide functional leadership and technical direction to process engineers assigned to value streams, ensuring alignment to standardized methods, equipment strategies, and long-term manufacturing objectives. Drive localization, installation, and validation efforts for new HVAC control products, electronic assemblies, mechanical damper assemblies, and related production equipment, ensuring readiness for volume manufacturing. Partner with Product Engineering to support Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Test, and Service (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFS) for electronic and mechanical products. Own facility, equipment, and reliability strategy, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, lifecycle planning, spare parts strategy, and infrastructure readiness to support growth. Provide oversight for the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of BOMs, routings, work instructions, and standard work within the ERP/MRP system. Partner with Operations to improve manufacturing efficiency through lean principles, line balancing, takt optimization, yield improvement, ergonomics, and waste reduction. Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve process, equipment, test, quality, and damper performance issues. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, defect reduction, test coverage, OEE, and capacity scalability. Proactively identify capacity constraints, technical risks, skill gaps, and infrastructure limitations; develop mitigation plans ahead of demand increases. Identify, justify, and implement cost savings related to materials, processes, automation, maintenance practices, and facility operations. Manage external vendors and contractors, including equipment suppliers, automation integrators, calibration services, and facility service providers. Develop and manage departmental operating budgets and capital expenditure plans for automation, test systems, facilities, and capacity expansion. Communicate equipment and facility status, repair progress, spare parts availability, and production impacts to cross-functional stakeholders. Champion safety by enforcing policies, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, electrical safety, and company standards. Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and the ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-growing, high-mix manufacturing environment. Promote continuous learning and technical skill development within the engineering and maintenance teams. Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the manager. Requirements Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline required. Advanced degree (Master's/MBA) in Engineering, Operations, or Technology preferred. Minimum 7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in electronics and mechanical assembly. 3+ years in a leadership or technical management role, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports. Hands-on experience with SMT assembly, electronic testing, calibration, mechanical sub-assembly, and low-to-mid volume manufacturing environments. Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs, routings, and production master data. Strong verbal and written communication skills (English) and technical writing ability. Computer proficiency in hardware and software, including financial software programs (Oracle preferred), Excel, and Word. Structured problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone). Data analysis skills to optimize OEE, yield, and operational efficiency. Capacity and risk planning experience. Use of process and technology data to identify improvement opportunities and support scalability. Ability to follow policies, complete administrative tasks correctly and on time, and support organizational goals and values. Strategic thinking, decision-making, project management, teamwork, and collaboration skills. Advanced mathematics, algebra, and moderate statistics skills. Supervisory responsibilities: Yes. Certifications: None required. Lean Six Sigma, CMRP, or FMP certifications are plus. Work environment includes office, manufacturing, and warehouse areas with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment. Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Regular presence on the production floor required. Occasional travel (10%) domestically and internationally. System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.