Manufacturing Engineering Leader - Plastics & Automation

True North Consultants, Inc.; Anderson (SC); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and enhance its manufacturing engineering capabilities at the Anderson, SC facility.

You will provide technical leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, New Product Introduction, and Continuous Improvement. You will lead capital investment projects, optimize processes, improve equipment performance, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to boost productivity

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or plastics engineering or related discipline.
• Seven+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, preferably blow-molding and injection-molding in automotive contexts.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, managing budgets, and directing projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and structured continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and direction across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production technologies across the facility.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on productivity, cycle-time reduction, scrap reduction, quality, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and engineering leadership within plastic manufacturing environments, particularly blow-molding and injection-molding operations.
• Lead and support the introduction of new products, manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, ensuring successful implementation and transition into full-scale production.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for manufacturing automation, robotics, advanced process controls, and other technologies to improve operational performance.
• Develop and execute capital investment projects, including equipment specification, supplier selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production validation.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, tooling performance, machine availability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other structured continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key engineering and manufacturing performance indicators, including cycle times, scrap rates, process capability, productivity, equipment efficiency, and manufacturing costs.
• Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities to resolve recurring manufacturing, equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to develop robust manufacturing processes, support process validation, and ensure compliance with applicable automotive and manufacturing quality standards.
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing documentation, standard operating procedures, process control plans, PFMEAs, and engineering change-management processes.
• Manage engineering budgets, capital expenditure planning, project timelines, and technical resources while ensuring effective cost control and return on investment.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Materials Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and external equipment suppliers, tooling manufacturers, and technical service providers.
• Ensure engineering activities and manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, and IATF standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineering personnel, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with the organization's broader operational objectives, capital investment plans, and long-term growth strategy.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Plastics Engineering or related

Descripción del empleo

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and enhance its manufacturing engineering capabilities at the Anderson, SC facility.

You will provide technical leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, New Product Introduction, and Continuous Improvement. You will lead capital investment projects, optimize processes, improve equipment performance, and drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to boost productivity