Manufacturing Engineering Leader — Lean, Kaizen & Growth

aisincareers; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aisin Texas Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team in support of safe, efficient automotive manufacturing operations. You will steer design, development, testing, and implementation of solutions to improve processes, equipment, quality, and productivity.

You will provide technical and organizational leadership, manage budgets, plan projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing management or leadership experience within an organization of more than 100 employees.
• Knowledge of automotive or industrial manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management systems and manufacturing engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop engineering professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects, priorities, schedules, and resources.
• Ability to develop and manage project budgets and cost targets.
• Ability to analyze technical and operational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to evaluate and justify capital equipment and manufacturing investments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to management, manufacturing personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to coordinate activities and negotiate effectively with internal departments and external parties.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to changing operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Engineering team to support manufacturing objectives and drive functional excellence.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of engineering strategies, policies, processes, procedures, and best practices designed to improve operational performance.
• Monitor and evaluate Engineering team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to support employee development and departmental effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain engineering project plans, schedules, and budget profiles to ensure milestones are achieved within established cost targets and timelines.
• Manage departmental budgets and support effective allocation of engineering resources.
• Identify, evaluate, and justify capital equipment investments based on operational, technical, quality, safety, and business requirements.
• Provide technical input and engineering support for new business opportunities, product launches, and other organizational initiatives.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of production engineering data, analysis, technical documentation, and related records.
• Monitor developments in manufacturing technology and engineering practices that may affect manufacturing design, equipment, or processes and communicate potential impacts to appropriate stakeholders.
• Lead and support kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, equipment performance, quality, productivity, efficiency, and safety.
• Identify deficiencies in manufacturing processes, working practices, or training and recommend appropriate corrective or improvement actions.
• Ensure engineering processes, procedures, equipment, and activities are performed in accordance with applicable health, safety, and environmental policies and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support in resolving manufacturing and factory-related issues.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to identify solutions and ensure timely resolution of engineering and production concerns.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and request support from internal departments, suppliers, contractors, and other external parties as necessary to achieve Engineering and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a workplace culture focused on respect, inclusivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manufacturing management

Automotive manufacturing

Quality management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Kaizen

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Aisin Texas Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team in support of safe, efficient automotive manufacturing operations. You will steer design, development, testing, and implementation of solutions to improve processes, equipment, quality, and productivity.

You will provide technical and organizational leadership, manage budgets, plan projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.