Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager

Permanent Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager Posted on 09 October 26 by Drema Davis Valdese, NC $140000 - $145000 per Year Powered by Tracker Back to Jobs Job Description Manufacturing Engineering Manager Pay: $140k-$145k Position Overview M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations, manufacturing process improvements, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for improving production efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance while supporting long-term business growth and sustainability objectives. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will oversee engineering personnel, develop manufacturing strategies, manage capital investments, and lead initiatives involving automation, process optimization, and operational excellence. This individual will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to improve manufacturing performance and support business objectives. The ideal Manufacturing Engineering Manager has extensive manufacturing engineering experience, a proven track record of leading technical teams, and strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, capital project management, process improvement, and manufacturing technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing engineering personnel while establishing performance goals, accountability measures, and professional development plans Develop engineering strategies that support manufacturing efficiency, operational excellence, business growth, and sustainability objectives Foster a culture of safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability Build engineering capabilities in automation, digital manufacturing, sustainability, and project management Support succession planning and engineering talent development Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, throughput, quality, and cost performance Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies Identify and eliminate manufacturing waste, process variation, production bottlenecks, and inefficiencies Support new product introductions, process transfers, manufacturing capacity expansions, and production improvements Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, and manufacturing process performance Manage capital improvement projects from initial concept and business case development through implementation Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs), financial justifications, and project proposals Lead automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and competitiveness Ensure engineering projects are completed within established schedules, budgets, and performance expectations Develop and standardize engineering design standards and project management procedures Lead engineering initiatives focused on energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and environmental sustainability Incorporate sustainability objectives into capital investments, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility modifications Develop engineering improvement plans involving process electrification, energy recovery, equipment modernization, and utility optimization Identify opportunities to reduce CO₂ emissions, electricity and natural gas consumption, compressed air losses, water usage, and manufacturing waste Monitor and report sustainability KPIs and project performance Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing and operational challenges Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework, customer complaints, and process variation Improve manufacturing process capability, consistency, and reliability Support quality audits, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement initiatives Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards Lead engineering risk assessments, machine safety reviews, and implementation of workplace safety improvements Participate in site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) leadership initiatives Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Maintenance, Quality, and Commercial teams on engineering and business priorities Support strategic planning, capacity modeling, and manufacturing footprint assessments Provide engineering leadership during customer audits, site visits, and major business initiatives Partner with global engineering teams to share best practices and standardize manufacturing processes Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline 7–10+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment 3–5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and capital investment projects Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies Experience with manufacturing process optimization, capacity planning, and operational efficiency improvements Knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and implementation Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Understanding of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and equipment reliability Knowledge of CAD, ERP, and manufacturing systems Experience developing business cases, financial justifications, and capital expenditure proposals Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to lead and develop engineering personnel Strong organizational and project management skills Exc