Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Drive Innovation & Productivity

Default Brand; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of engineers and technicians in the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards while meeting schedules and budgets.

You will drive engineering strategies, optimize production systems, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality to deliver robust improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (or related).
• 5–10 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading, motivating and developing engineering teams.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar process-improvement expertise.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across departments.
• Innovative, detail-oriented leader with entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to drive operational excellence.
• Oversee planning, execution, and CapEx budgets to align with business objectives.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies; introduce modern equipment and optimize CNC programs.
• Manage tool design standards, drawings, databases and reorder points.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Process/Product Engineering and Quality teams to ensure product quality and continuous improvements.
• Track key manufacturing metrics and drive data-driven adjustments to improve output.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Dixon Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of engineers and technicians in the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards while meeting schedules and budgets.

You will drive engineering strategies, optimize production systems, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality to deliver robust improvements.