Lead, Production Engineering & Automation

JMJ PHILLIP; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking an experienced Production Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, maintenance, tooling, and facilities in a high-volume automotive setting in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, equipment, tooling, automation, and plant infrastructure while driving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage capital projects, and ensure on-time readiness for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering discipline; automotive background preferred.
• 10+ years progressive manufacturing or production engineering experience in automotive.
• 5–8 years leadership experience managing engineering personnel and projects.
• Experience leading Production Engineering and Maintenance organizations.
• Experience managing capital budgets, tooling operations, and launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and automotive quality systems.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE and TPM principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, maintenance, tooling, and facilities functions for high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish objectives, metrics, and development plans for the department.
• Oversee capital projects, equipment procurement, and plant modernization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and reduce costs.
• Coordinate launches with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Manage contractors, equipment suppliers, and service providers.
• Provide strategic direction and develop succession plans for the teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Advanced degree (MS/MBA) + years of experience

Tools

HVAC systems

Injection molding

Robotics & automation systems

Automation equipment maintenance

Job description

JMJ PHILLIP is seeking an experienced Production Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering, maintenance, tooling, and facilities in a high-volume automotive setting in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, equipment, tooling, automation, and plant infrastructure while driving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage capital projects, and ensure on-time readiness for