Sr. Manager, Manufacture Engineering

In a world that’s constantly changing, we remain committed to maintaining the connections between people, businesses, and communities that keep our world in motion. Hyundai Translead believes that increasing the interconnection between communities and businesses helps all of us thrive. Job Summary The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering role is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering strategy and execution to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective trailer manufacturing operations. This position designs, implements, and optimizes production lines, manufacturing processes, and equipment systems across assembly, welding, and parts fabrication environments. The role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions, improve productivity, and support production ramp-up while ensuring alignment to business objectives and manufacturing standards.Essential Functions

• Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies supporting mid- to long-term plant objectives
• Design production lines and layout concepts for dry and reefer trailer manufacturing
• Lead equipment design concepts, installation, commissioning, and production trials
• Drive automation initiatives, including robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing methods
• Optimize manpower, productivity, takt time, capacity planning, and line balancing
• Establish standard work, work instructions, and time study methodologies
• Measure, validate, and improve man-hour standards (STD, target, actual)
• Identify and execute cost-reduction and manufacturing method improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with manufacturing engineering teams, including Mexico operations
• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams and technical talent
• Establish engineering strategies aligned to plant objectives
• Oversee multiple teams and major capital projects
• Lead plant-wide process design and cost-reduction programs
• Other duties as assignedMinimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience * Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience * Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, automation, and cross-functional projectsPreferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Project management experience supporting new line or plant ramp-ups
• Experience with large-scale welding automation (robot cells, gantries, positioners)
• Experience supporting new plant launches or major facility expansionsTravel Requirements
• UP to 10%

Exciting benefits await at our company:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
• 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
• Grocery Allowance to support your well-being
• Pet Insurance for your furry companions