Manufacturing Engineering Leader (Automation & CI)

6 Degrees Search; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

PTO 20 days

Holiday calendar

Health insurance

401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Anderson, SC to lead engineering teams and advance blow-molding and injection-molding operations. You will drive capital investments, optimize processes, and coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and senior leadership.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, supporting new product launches, and elevating technical capabilities across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, plastics engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in progressive manufacturing engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow-molding/injection-molding desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation and Continuous Improvement.
• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production technologies.
• Drive process improvements focusing on productivity, cycle time, scrap, quality, and OEE.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Coaching

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Anderson, SC to lead engineering teams and advance blow-molding and injection-molding operations. You will drive capital investments, optimize processes, and coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and senior leadership.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, supporting new product launches, and elevating technical capabilities across the facility.