Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Stored Energy Systems LLC (SENS); Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free EV charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead and elevate the manufacturing engineering team. You will collaborate with Production, Safety, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize processes and drive cost reductions while ensuring scalable and reliable production.

The role requires a strong engineering leadership background, expertise in DFMA/DFM, and experience with automation, test systems, and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, industrialization, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with safety, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team and set departmental goals.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, work instructions, test procedures, and production software.
• Drive line balancing, capacity planning, and workflow optimization for scalability.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements; manage CAPA efforts.
• Manage projects, budgets, and capital equipment with a culture of safety and continuous learning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean manufacturing

DFM/DFA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SyteLine ERP

Data acquisition platforms

Job description

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

Summary

The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will work closely with Production, Safety, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure products are efficiently manufactured, production processes are optimized, manufacturing systems remain reliable, and production teams are equipped to meet business objectives. This position is responsible for developing the team's technical capabilities while leading strategic initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team, including Manufacturing Engineers, Production Development Engineers, Manufacturing Software Engineers, and Production Support Technicians.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, project plans, resource allocation, and performance metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Ensure effective day‑to‑day engineering support for manufacturing operations by removing production constraints, minimizing downtime, and resolving technical issues.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of manufacturing processes, work instructions, test procedures, tooling, fixtures, automation systems, and production software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams on manufacturing capacity planning, line balancing, workflow optimization, and production scalability initiatives to support business growth.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, test methods, and production controls consistently meet quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) efforts related to manufacturing defects and production downtime.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects, engineering changes, capital equipment investments, and departmental budgets while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Responsible for key KPIs including production line uptime, productivity project execution, meeting production labor efficiency targets, preventative/predictive maintenance plan attainment, 5S scorecards, hazard closure rate, production cycle time versus takt time, and FPY, among others.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering, production engineering, industrialization, or manufacturing support experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading manufacturing process improvements, production support, and industrialization efforts.
• Experience managing cross‑functional projects involving safety, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process validation, industrialization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for assembly (DFA).
• Experience with manufacturing test systems, automation equipment, production software, and engineering change management processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, vision systems, smart tooling, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power electronics, industrial electronics, battery charging systems, power conversion equipment, or related industries.
• Experience with manufacturing software development, automated test systems, and data acquisition platforms.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SyteLine for BOM management, item masters, engineering changes, and manufacturing planning.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and departmental budgets.

Location

Longmont, CO

Base Compensation

$125,000 - $146,000 is the projected annual base salary range for this role and will be determined on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Closing Date

August 1st. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

Company Culture

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We Encourage Applicants

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.