Manufacturing Engineer Director

City of Shakopee, MN; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to oversee the manufacturing engineering department. The role involves leading a diverse team, implementing strategies for efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing leadership and engineering principles, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing engineering team.
• Implement manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Job Description

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will lead and oversee all aspects of the manufacturing engineering department and is a key leader within a cross-disciplinary manufacturing engineering team driving initiatives that align to corporate and business unit strategic and evergreen goals. Primary responsibility focuses on leading and influencing a diverse but functionally aligned team to work towards common goals within a regional and global context.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

•Leads, and develops a high-performing manufacturing engineering team.
•Develops and implements manufacturing engineering strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.
•Foster dynamic collaboration with multi-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of engineering projects.
•Ensure close collaboration with R&D to effectively translate innovative ideas into products by meeting NPI timeline and the work you're doing.
•Embrace shift left strategy to identify and address issues soon in development stage and reducing time-to-market.
•Lead the introduction and implementation of manufacturing strategies, processes, and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing methodologies
•Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
•Develop and maintain important metrics to monitor manufacturing performance and identify areas for improvement.
•Advocate resource and budget optimization for innovating, validating and implementing impactful changes that drive efficiency.
•Stay ahead of industry trends and advancements in manufacturing technologies and processes.

Who You Are:

You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You focus on the highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks. You seamlessly adapt style to fit the specific needs of others.

For This Role, You Will Need:

•Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering- Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field
•Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in electronics related production organization.
•Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes
•Ability to lead, guide and motivate a team.
•Must have excellent foresight, analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Proven ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions.
•Understands and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
•Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision.
•Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

•Experience with lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
•Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
•Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
•Shown proficiency in leading and supervising multi-functional teams.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 25019112
• Job Function Manufacturing Engineering
• Posting Date 04/24/2025, 01:15 AM
• Job Schedule Full time