Manufacturing Engineering Leader for Electronics & Mechanical

System One

Manheim (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Manheim, PA to lead manufacturing, test, and maintenance teams across electronics and mechanical assembly. You will provide technical direction, drive DFM/DFT alignment, and manage reliability and BOM/master data within ERP/MRP.

This onsite role requires hands-on leadership, capacity planning, and a focus on lean improvements. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years in a leadership role, and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
Master’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations or Technology).
7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in electronics and mechanical assembly.
3+ years in a leadership or technical management role with direct reports.
Hands-on experience with SMT assembly, electronic testing, calibration, mechanical sub-assembly, and low-to-mid volume manufacturing.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, BOMs, routings, and production master data.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering, test engineering, and maintenance teams across multiple value streams.
Provide functional leadership and technical direction to process engineers, aligning with standards and long-term objectives.
Drive localization, installation, and validation for new HVAC control products and related equipment for volume manufacturing.
Partner with Product Engineering on DFM/DFX for electronic and mechanical products.
Own facility, equipment, and reliability strategy including preventive and predictive maintenance and spare parts planning.
Oversee BOMs, routings, work instructions, and standard work within ERP/MRP.
Improve manufacturing efficiency through lean principles, line balancing, takt, yield, ergonomics, and waste reduction.
Apply structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve issues across process, equipment, test, and quality.
Lead continuous improvement focusing on first-pass yield, defect reduction, test coverage, OEE, and capacity scalability.
Identify capacity constraints and risks; develop mitigation plans for demand increases.
Identify, justify, and implement cost savings in materials, processes, automation, and facilities.
Manage external vendors and contractors for equipment, automation, calibration, and facilities services.
Develop and manage departmental operating budgets and capex plans for automation and capacity expansion.
Communicate equipment and facility status, repair progress, spare parts, and production impact to stakeholders.
Champion safety, enforce policies, and ensure OSHA/compliance adherence.
Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and ability to prioritize in a fast-growing environment.
Promote continuous learning and technical skill development within teams.