Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Lean, Automation & OEE

Applied Resource Group; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, automation and continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor. This highly visible leadership role focuses on optimizing operations through engineering excellence and hands-on support when needed.

The role covers manufacturing engineering, equipment reliability, maintenance, automation and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety, productivity and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities across all production operations.
• Design and optimize layouts to improve flow, safety, and throughput.
• Develop processes to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead line redesigns and capacity expansion projects.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning and startup.
• Evaluate and implement automation to improve performance.
• Lead daily Gemba Walks with Production and Operations.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve workflow.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean initiatives.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Utilize Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S and RCA.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Gemba Walks leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen events

Team leadership

OEE improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) or equivalent asset

Tools

CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Value Stream Mapping

SMED

5S

Job description

Unknown Company is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, automation and continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor. This highly visible leadership role focuses on optimizing operations through engineering excellence and hands-on support when needed.

The role covers manufacturing engineering, equipment reliability, maintenance, automation and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety, productivity and quality