Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Lean, Automation & Growth

Twin Disc; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Wellness Program

EAP resources

Global, diverse team

Job summary

Twin Disc is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering team at our Racine, Wisconsin facility. The role drives process optimization, lean initiatives, automation, and capital investments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and successful product launches, while delivering cost improvements and KPIs that define operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering in complex environments.
• 3+ years in leadership of engineering teams.
• Experience with machining, assembly, or power transmission products.
• Proven track record leading process improvements and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical specialists.
• Drive process improvements in tooling, equipment, and production systems.
• Support daily operations by resolving technical challenges and improving throughput.
• Standardize manufacturing methods and best practices across the facility.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and lead kaizen events.
• Lead value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.
• Establish KPIs to drive operational excellence and cost reductions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production for product launches.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, routings, tooling needs, and readiness plans.
• Lead capital equipment projects from justification to implementation.
• Evaluate and deploy automation and robotics; manage timelines and vendors.
• Ensure manufacturability is included in product development; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing process development

CNC machining knowledge

Capital project management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing analytics tools

Automation technologies

Job description

Twin Disc is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering team at our Racine, Wisconsin facility. The role drives process optimization, lean initiatives, automation, and capital investments to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and successful product launches, while delivering cost improvements and KPIs that define operational excellence.