Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with match

On-site clinic

Education assistance

EV charging

Maternity/Paternity leave

Descripción de la vacante

Sub‑Zero Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to oversee a small team and stay hands-on with engineering projects. The role drives manufacturing processes from early concept through production launch, and ensures quality, efficiency, cost, and capacity targets are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field and 7–10 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, with leadership ability and strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field is required.
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Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a small team of manufacturing engineers while engaging in engineering project work.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products from concept through production launch.
• Define process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity to meet targets.
• Provide input through design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototype builds.
• Design and develop assembly fixtures and tooling for new processes.
• Define equipment requirements and manage capital projects from concept to installation.
• Plan prototype and pre-production builds and drive improvements from results.
• Develop project plans and manage deliverables, risks, and schedules for product launch.
• Collaborate with product engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve issues and deliver solutions.
• Develop process documentation and work with production teams to implement and improve processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Process improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Primary Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and develop a small team of manufacturing engineers while remaining actively engaged in engineering project work.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products from early concept through production launch.
• Define process flow, labor, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and capacity requirements to achieve quality, efficiency, cost, and production targets.
• Provide manufacturing input through design reviews, PFMEA, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, prototype builds, and other product development activities.
• Design and develop assembly fixtures and tooling required for new manufacturing processes.
• Define equipment requirements and manage capital projects from concept, justification, and supplier selection through installation and production readiness.
• Plan and facilitate prototype and pre-production builds, using results to identify issues and improve the product and manufacturing process.
• Develop manufacturing project plans and manage engineering deliverables, priorities, risks, and schedules to support product launch.
• Partner with product engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers, and other functions to resolve technical issues and deliver manufacturing solutions.
• Develop process documentation and work directly with production teams to implement, communicate, and continuously improve new processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
• 7-10 years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred, previous experience leading teams required.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or assembly processes.
• Experience managing technical projects, equipment, tooling, and/or capital investments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or provide technical direction to other engineers.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively work across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2‑3 years leadership experience.
• Experience leading new product introductions from development through production launch.
• Experience designing fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, PFMEA, and manufacturing tolerance analysis.
• Understanding of automation, electrical controls, and manufacturing equipment.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Management

Intermediate

Project Management

Advanced

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