Manufacturing Engineering Leader—Automation & Growth

Amarr Company; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays from day one

tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY, seeks an Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations. You will guide engineering teams, drive automation and process improvements, and lead capital projects from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with outstanding people leadership, excels at Lean and data analytics, and partners with Operations, Maintenance and Quality to deliver safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years engineering leadership with team management and project execution.
• Proven ability to develop people and foster engagement.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives for sustainable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Controls Engineers.
• Set priorities and expectations aligned with plant goals.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop engineering talent through coaching and growth opportunities.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements and capital projects.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance for reliability.
• Apply Lean principles and data analytics to prioritize improvements.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and financial objectives.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Manufacturing Leadership

Automation & Controls

Lean & CI

Data Analytics

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

People Development

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics integration

SCADA systems

Automation technologies

Job description

Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY, seeks an Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations. You will guide engineering teams, drive automation and process improvements, and lead capital projects from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with outstanding people leadership, excels at Lean and data analytics, and partners with Operations, Maintenance and Quality to deliver safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective manufacturing