Global Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Samtec; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in New Albany, Indiana, seeks a Global Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead worldwide teams sustaining manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment. The role defines and executes a Manufacturing Engineering strategy that supports new needs and scalable production.

You will oversee capital projects, drive standardization, develop KPIs, and collaborate with other Samtec engineering groups to improve safety, quality and cost efficiency across sites.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years related engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Proficient in designing and developing manual, semi-automated, and/or automated machinery; SolidWorks experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft systems (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong time/project management to meet deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills with ability to promote collaboration across groups.
• Proficient understanding of GD&T.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global sustaining manufacturing engineering teams to provide high-level service to global operations for safety, service, cost and quality.
• Prioritize projects, manage resources, communicate progress, and ensure on-time completion.
• Coach and oversee designs/implementation of new and optimized tooling and equipment; drive standardization.
• Develop best practices for sustaining engineering workflows (design, qualification, implementation).
• Collaborate with other Samtec engineering teams to standardize processes and equipment designs.
• Manage capital project planning and execution for new equipment and optimization projects; support production with duplicate equipment builds.
• Develop and maintain team KPIs to measure impact on business.
• Support sustaining resources for quality issues and unplanned manufacturing floor issues.
• Support machine transfers and site qualifications from internal/external builds.
• Ensure safety regulatory policies are implemented and maintained.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

People management

3D modelling

Microsoft Office

Project management

GD&T

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Samtec in New Albany, Indiana, seeks a Global Sustaining Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead worldwide teams sustaining manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment. The role defines and executes a Manufacturing Engineering strategy that supports new needs and scalable production.

You will oversee capital projects, drive standardization, develop KPIs, and collaborate with other Samtec engineering groups to improve safety, quality and cost efficiency across sites.