Manufacturing Engineering Leader: Process Excellence

Humanetics Group; Huron (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a talented team and own the manufacturing strategy across operations. You will drive optimization, implement efficient processes, and ensure seamless execution from design to production.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in manufacturing engineering leadership, strong project management and Lean/Six Sigma experience, and CAD proficiency (Inventor/AutoCAD).

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field of minimum 7 years.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and management levels.
• Expertise in project management, prioritization, and execution.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data analytics and solving complex problems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in related technical fields such as mechanical, process engineering, manufacturing technologies or chemistry
• CAD skills (Inventor 3D and AutoCAD preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes: molding, tooling, CNC machining, assembly and testing.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve process failures and quality issues, collecting and analyzing production data.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering on ECOs, Deviations, PCRs, and Quality to ensure manufacturability and target achievements.
• Oversee manufacturing documentation, ERP updates, including work instructions, process sheets, BOMs and routings.
• Play a key role in daily production scheduling, MRB reviews, and performance tracking.
• Lead weekly Manufacturing Engineering meetings focused on priorities, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support customer-focused initiatives including complaint resolution, 8D investigations, and material returns.
• Drive plant optimization efforts including layout improvements, materials flow, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Lead capital equipment planning and execution, including CAPEX justification and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Bachelor education

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Humanetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a talented team and own the manufacturing strategy across operations. You will drive optimization, implement efficient processes, and ensure seamless execution from design to production.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in manufacturing engineering leadership, strong project management and Lean/Six Sigma experience, and CAD proficiency (Inventor/AutoCAD).