Manager, Engineering

Barletta Boat Company, LLC; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barletta Boats in Bristol, IN is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead the team responsible for improving processes, production flow, equipment utilization, and launch readiness.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability and operational excellence while balancing hands-on shop floor engagement with strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Progressive manufacturing engineering or related experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, RCA, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team with accountability and safety.
• Improve processes, tooling, layouts, standard work, and production flow.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and production readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

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Full Time Indirect Bristol, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2790

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Build the Future at Barletta

At Barletta Boats, we believe culture matters. We are committed to treating everyone like family, always doing the right thing, and relentlessly pursuing excellence. We work together to build premium products, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and create an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Position Summary

The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering leads the team responsible for improving manufacturing processes, production flow, equipment utilization, process capability, safety, quality, and new product launch readiness across Barletta's operations.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production leadership to ensure products are designed and built with manufacturability, craftsmanship, repeatability, and scalability in mind. The position balances hands-on shop floor engagement with strategic leadership, continuous improvement, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team while fostering accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, layouts, standard work, and production flow.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development to ensure design for manufacturability and operational excellence.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Manage capital equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvement projects.
• Collaborate across departments to align priorities and support business objectives.
• Promote Barletta Safe principles through risk reduction, ergonomic improvements, and safe manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Progressive manufacturing engineering or related experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, quality systems, and operational metrics.
• Experience supporting new product launches, process improvements, and capital projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, project management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

When you join Barletta, you become part of a team that believes in:

• Treating Everyone Like Family
• Always Doing the Right Thing
• Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence
• Focusing on the Customer
• Communicating Clearly
• Building the Future Through Innovation and Growth
• Safety Without Compromise

If you're passionate about developing people, improving processes, and helping build an industry-leading product, we'd love to meet you.

• Competitive compensation based on experience