Manufacturing Engineering Lead: NPD & Process Excellence

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engineering Manager leads a team and engineering projects to boost plant performance, safety, and continuous improvement at Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. You will drive process improvements, cost reductions, NPD readiness, and cross-functional collaboration across the plant network.

Responsibilities emphasize coaching, standardizing engineering practices, budgeting, and delivering on time. You’ll partner with Plant Leadership, Engineering Development Program, and reliability teams to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (plastic injection molding preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and develop standardized processes.
• Experience leading or developing others in a team environment preferred.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resources for engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prioritize, and delegate engineering projects aligned with plant priorities in partnership with the Plant Manager.
• Develop team capability through coaching, feedback, and support of the Engineering Development Program (EDP).
• Ensure engineers have the skills and development plans needed to meet current and future business needs.
• Ensure delivery of engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Lead local implementation of national engineering initiatives with strong change management practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support successful new product development (NPD) and plant startup readiness.
• Identify gaps in engineering systems and define future-state processes.
• Utilize the Rehrig Management System to standardize, audit, and continuously improve engineering processes.
• Lead engineering efforts that deliver cost savings, process improvements, automation, reliability enhancements, and operational excellence objectives that support the company's long-term business strategy.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership, New Product Development, and Reliability leadership to align engineering priorities with business needs.
• Provide engineering expertise to support customer solutions and plant performance.
• Promote cross-functional problem solving and knowledge sharing across plants.
• Champion safety initiatives and ensure engineering aligns with plant safety expectations.
• Lead with company values and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Human Capital to support hiring, onboarding, development, and retention strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Engineering Manager leads a team and engineering projects to boost plant performance, safety, and continuous improvement at Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. You will drive process improvements, cost reductions, NPD readiness, and cross-functional collaboration across the plant network.

Responsibilities emphasize coaching, standardizing engineering practices, budgeting, and delivering on time. You’ll partner with Plant Leadership, Engineering Development Program, and reliability teams to achieve