Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Lean & Automation Leader

Gentex Corp; Manchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

9/80 work week

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our Manchester facility. You will lead cross‑functional teams to develop, optimize, and sustain high‑efficiency production processes for noise‑attenuating headsets, microphones and related electromechanical assemblies.

You’ll drive lean and Six Sigma initiatives, oversee equipment validation and CAPA programs, and partner with maintenance, quality, and sustaining engineering to ensure safety, quality and cost‑effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 7+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership or management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, production equipment, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of manufacturing engineers, test engineers and machinists; set goals and coach performance.
• Develop, optimize and sustain efficient production processes for noise-attenuating headsets and related assemblies.
• Provide technical support to production, analyze data and drive CAPAs.
• Lead NPI activities including DFMs, process development and pilot production.
• Evaluate and implement manufacturing equipment and automation solutions; ensure uptime and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements; support audits.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and manage department budgets with ROI justifications.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analysis

CAD

ERP/MES

Minitab/Excel

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks (CAD)

GD&T

MRP/ERP systems

Excel/Minitab/Visio/Project

Job description

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for our Manchester facility. You will lead cross‑functional teams to develop, optimize, and sustain high‑efficiency production processes for noise‑attenuating headsets, microphones and related electromechanical assemblies.

You’ll drive lean and Six Sigma initiatives, oversee equipment validation and CAPA programs, and partner with maintenance, quality, and sustaining engineering to ensure safety, quality and cost‑effective