Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Lead - Paint Focus

faithtechnologies; Menasha (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Paint Focus in Wisconsin to lead onsite manufacturing engineering teams, drive new product launches, and advance continuous improvements in paint and finishing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing/ops engineering plus 3+ years of people management; travel up to 25% and a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations engineering with paint processes.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading technical teams.
• Experience with paint application systems, curing processes, and paint quality standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite Manufacturing Engineering team to support launches and continuous improvement in paint and finishing operations.
• Serve as the technical expert for paint systems, coating applications, surface prep, and curing processes.
• Design, optimize and sustain paint manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput and cost.
• Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and capital project justifications.
• Support standard work, labor models, line balancing and capacity planning.
• Drive DFMA engagement to ensure design for manufacturing and efficient assembly.
• Champion Lean, SMED, visual management and waste elimination in high-variability processes.
• Guide use of analytics, simulation and digital tools to improve scheduling and decision making.
• Benchmark emerging manufacturing technologies and digital tools for operations.
• Establish and track KPI's balancing efficiency, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
• Ensure safety, quality, ergonomics and regulatory requirements in all designs and changes.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Paint systems

Root cause analysis

Lean principles

DFMA

Advanced analytics

Digital manufacturing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Paint application systems

Curing processes

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Paint Focus is both a people leader and technical authority, responsible for developing talent, setting engineering standards, and driving data-driven improvements across SQDCM metrics. They ensure manufacturing readiness for new and existing products by establishing standardized processes, standardized work, and data-driven decision making.

The successful candidate will lead engineering teams in designing and operating systems, solving complex problems, and driving continuous improvement through standardized and highly visible processes. They will foster a strong learning culture by sharing knowledge, coaching team members to develop others, and ensuring work is made visible to promote clarity and alignment. Additionally, they will model and reinforce core principles such as standard work, stop-and-fix, copy-and-improve, and leader-as-teacher to enhance overall team capability and performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relatedfield required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations engineering, including significant experience with industrial paint, coating, finishing, or surface treatment processes.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading technical teams
• Experience with paint application systems, curing processes, coating quality standards, paint line optimization, and root cause analysis strongly preferred.

Travel: Up to 25%

This position works between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop onsite Manufacturing Engineering team to effectively support and complete new product launches, process implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on paint and finishing operations.
• Serve as the technical expert for paint systems, coating applications, surface preparation, curing processes, and paint quality standards.
• Design, optimize and sustain paint manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, productivity, and cost performance.
• Develop business cases, cost models, and ROI analyses to justify technology investments and capital projects.
• Support development of standard work, labor models, line balancing, and capacity plans.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) engagement to ensure products are designed for flexibility, serviceability, and efficient assembly.
• Champion Lean principles focused on flow, setup reduction (SMED), visual management, and waste elimination in high-variability processes.
• Guide the use of advanced analytics, simulation, and digital manufacturing tools to improve scheduling, throughput, and decision making.
• Research, evaluate, and benchmark emerging manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital tools applicable to operations.
• Establish and track KPIs that balance efficiency, responsiveness, quality, and cost in a high-mix production environment.
• Ensure safety, quality, ergonomic, and regulatory requirements are fully integrated into all process designs and operational changes.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test