Engineering Manager: Lean Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Victaulic; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Dallas to lead and develop manufacturing and project engineers across multiple facilities. You will drive safer, more efficient, and scalable fabrication and assembly processes by partnering with operations, quality, safety, and maintenance teams.

In this role you will own engineering standards, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts—transforming complex manufacturing challenges into practical, repeatable solutions that

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or other solid modeling software.
• Strong problem-solving and process-improvement skills.
• Familiarity with machinery, automation, and construction methods is preferred.
• General knowledge of steel fabrication processes (welding, CNC milling) preferred.
• Strong math aptitude and understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop project and manufacturing engineers across multiple facilities.
• Establish consistent engineering expectations, performance standards, and development plans.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept through completion, including new equipment purchases and expansions.
• Develop, standardize, and improve fabrication and assembly processes to increase efficiency and quality.
• Identify waste and bottlenecks; apply Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Evaluate equipment needs and support capital justification, selection, and implementation.
• Drive improvements in takt time, labor utilization, and production planning methods.
• Ensure all projects and facilities comply with environmental and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage capital budgets across facilities; present status reports.
• Collaborate daily with operations, quality, and safety teams to support production efficiency.
• Lead preventive maintenance engineering and reliability initiatives with maintenance teams.
• Propose solutions to complex engineering challenges with independence and innovation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Process improvement

Problem solving

Steel fabrication

Engineering principles

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Victaulic is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Dallas to lead and develop manufacturing and project engineers across multiple facilities. You will drive safer, more efficient, and scalable fabrication and assembly processes by partnering with operations, quality, safety, and maintenance teams.

In this role you will own engineering standards, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts—transforming complex manufacturing challenges into practical, repeatable solutions that