Manufacturing Engineering Leader Launch Process Excellence

kubotaexternal; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Earned paid time off

10 paid company holidays annually

Performance-based merit increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Kubota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Project Engineers and Tool Designers in Jefferson, GA and Gainesville, GA. This hands-on leader drives new model launches, process improvements, and resolves manufacturing challenges to boost safety, quality, productivity, and capability.

You will partner with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align resources, set priorities, and ensure successful initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience supporting new model launches.
• Strong project management skills delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple facilities and participate in occasional domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Assistant Managers, Project Engineers, and Tool Designers through regular one-on-one meetings, mentoring, and performance management.
• Provide leadership for new model launches and major manufacturing projects; track, follow-up, and execute to targets.
• Manage manufacturing engineering investments, reviews, approvals, and quarterly reporting.
• Evaluate process capability and provide technical oversight for methods, procedures, and tooling design.
• Coordinate administrative responsibilities and travel across buildings or campuses.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kubota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead Project Engineers and Tool Designers in Jefferson, GA and Gainesville, GA. This hands-on leader drives new model launches, process improvements, and resolves manufacturing challenges to boost safety, quality, productivity, and capability.

You will partner with Product Development, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align resources, set priorities, and ensure successful initiatives.