Manufacturing Engineering Lead: Transform & Improve Operations

SSW Advanced Technologies; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SSW Advanced Technologies in Newport, Tennessee is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a manufacturing engineering team during a strategic transformation. You will stay closely involved with operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements, and mentor engineers toward expanded leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing, and a proven ability to deliver projects from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical project teams
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
• New product launch and project management experience
• Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor engineering talent
• Guide engineering priorities that support business and operational goals
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve operational efficiency through data‑driven problem‑solving
• Lead projects from concept through implementation
• Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and process technologies
• Coordinate engineering resources, timelines, and project priorities
• Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness activities
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Develop and improve SOPs, standard work, and engineering documentation
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and manufacturing costs

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Project management

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

MRP systems

BOM management

Job description

SSW Advanced Technologies in Newport, Tennessee is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a manufacturing engineering team during a strategic transformation. You will stay closely involved with operations, drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements, and mentor engineers toward expanded leadership.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing, and a proven ability to deliver projects from concept through