Production-Manufacturing Engineering Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Production & Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive process performance, lead new product and process launches, and deliver sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Environment. This role supports both continuous improvement on existing production lines and the full integration of new equipment, products, and processes into the plant.

Essential Job Functions

Training & Technical Development

• Train and support plant personnel on process standards, work methods, and operating procedures.
• Develop and deploy technical competencies across production teams.
• Lead technical problem-solving to remove barriers to quality, safety, or productivity.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes using industrial engineering tools (time studies, SMED, VSM, CCV, ergonomics assessments).
• Improve equipment reliability, process capability, and overall throughput.
• Support continuous improvement projects from root-cause analysis through implementation.

Process Documentation & Standards

• Create and maintain process documentation including procedures, work instructions, time charts, and manufacturing files.
• Maintain the plant’s technical database for layouts, tooling, process parameters, and engineering standards.
• Write technical specifications for new or modified equipment and processes.

Equipment, Tooling, and Maintenance Coordination

• Define equipment, tooling, WIP systems, and packaging requirements for production.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, and qualification of tools and machinery.
• Validate new or updated equipment, including programming, setup, and capability checks.

New Product & Process Launch

• Lead integration and startup of new products and processes to meet plant technical and economic targets.
• Participate in PFMEA, FMECA, and project engineering meetings; lead process-specific working groups.
• Develop capacity specifications, manage supplier RFQs, and monitor vendor progress.
• Approve equipment installation, runoffs, and capability results.
• Create CAM data (parts, BOMs, instructions) and ensure documentation readiness for launch.
• Support run-at-rate and early production, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Material Flow & Packaging Optimization

• Define and improve WIP methods, material handling systems, and packaging solutions.
• Conduct flow and layout studies to optimize material movement and workstation balance.

Innovation & Leadership

• Recommend and implement innovative technical solutions to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
• Collaborate effectively in a global environment and manage external service providers when required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in machine qualification (calibration, correlation, capability, R&R studies).
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate in global, cross-functional environments.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, process development, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization, technical problem-solving, and equipment integration.