Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Regal Rexnord Corp; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead their operations team in Radford, VA. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing safety, quality, and productivity through innovative manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motor and electronics design, along with expertise in Lean methodologies. You will mentor a talented team, manage capital projects, and implement continuous improvements that drive efficiency. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Health Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in motor or electronics manufacturing or design.
• Experience with Lean tools and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to improve safety and productivity.
• Oversee process improvements and manufacturing capability expansions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean tools (6-sigma, Value Stream Mapping)

Job description

SUMMARY

At Kollmorgen, our mission is to be the best at solving the most demanding motion challenges through collaboration with our end users, customers, suppliers, innovation partners, and each other. We are seeking a qualified Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the operations team, responsible for leading the Operations Manufacturing Engineering group to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. This role is pivotal in transforming manufacturing processes to achieve breakthrough quality and continuous improvement in productivity and costs through VAVE. The position is based in Radford, VA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Make resourcing decisions and assign Manufacturing Engineers to support production needs and process improvements.
2. Establish and maintain career development paths within the Manufacturing Engineering team, including individual talent development plans.
3. Define project scope, develop plans, and oversee process improvements and manufacturing capability expansions.
4. Build and manage the Capital Expenditure project pipeline and oversee implementation of selected projects.
5. Provide technical leadership in motor and electronics design for manufacturability and process development.
6. Implement lean methodologies and variation reduction techniques in existing processes.
7. Mentor and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team’s knowledge and skills.
8. Measure and improve team KPIs such as Yield, Productivity, Scrap, and On-Time Delivery (OTD).

Critical Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and share knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all levels and functions.
• Experience in developing and mentoring engineering and technician teams.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in motor or electronics manufacturing or design.
• Project management experience in manufacturing process development or cell commissioning.
• Experience with Lean tools such as 6-sigma, Single Piece Flow, Variation Reduction, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5S.
• Willingness to travel for site support, benchmarking, or supplier development.
• This role requires U.S. Persons per ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees, Refugees).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Over 3 years of leadership experience.
• More than 10 years in production or manufacturing, preferably in electric motor components.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities. Physical demands include bending, sitting, lifting, and driving. About 50% of the time will be on the production floor, with the remainder in an office setting.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid leave and Tuition Assistance.