Engineering Manager: Apparel Manufacturing & Lean

Black Bear Talent; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee industrial engineering functions in a manufacturing setting in Oregon. The role involves developing production efficiency standards, analyzing workflows, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, strong knowledge of garment processes, and proficiency in GSD systems. This position offers the opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of industrial engineering or production engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of cutting, sewing, and embellishment processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review daily costing requests for production minutes.
• Establish SMVs using GSD methodology.
• Create line balances and optimize workflow.
• Evaluate production processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams for new style launches.

Skills

Industrial engineering experience

Knowledge of garment construction

Proficiency in GSD systems

Advanced Excel skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

GSD certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Smartsheets

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee industrial engineering functions in a manufacturing setting in Oregon. The role involves developing production efficiency standards, analyzing workflows, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, strong knowledge of garment processes, and proficiency in GSD systems. This position offers the opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.