Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Hitachi Energy; Alamo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a talented team responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across assembly, testing, and shipping operations.

You will provide technical and people leadership, drive strategic projects, and partner with operations, quality, and engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges. This role offers growth with a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing technical professionals.
• Proven success driving process improvements and manufacturing projects.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Design and implement efficient production processes and workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Champion a safety-first culture through risk identification and corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing quality through root cause analysis and process control enhancements.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and material flow to maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a technical leader for process optimization, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Team building

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to lead innovation where it matters most? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team in Alamo, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading a talented engineering team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will provide both technical and people leadership, guiding initiatives that enhance assembly, testing, and shipping operations. You'll collaborate across functions to solve complex challenges, implement smarter manufacturing solutions, and strengthen operational performance. From developing engineering talent to driving strategic projects, you'll play a key role in creating an environment where innovation thrives and teams succeed.

If you're passionate about leading people, optimizing manufacturing processes, and delivering meaningful results in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career with a global technology leader.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Design and implement efficient production processes and workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Champion a safety-first culture through risk identification and corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing quality through root cause analysis and process control enhancements.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and material flow to maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a technical leader for process optimization, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience leading teams and developing technical professionals.
• Proven success driving process improvements and manufacturing engineering projects.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future through innovative technologies and solutions.
• We invest in your growth with ongoing learning opportunities, leadership development, and global career paths.
• Join an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and safety and integrity guide everything we do.