Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Clear Destination Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional projects focused on capacity expansion, throughput improvement, and cost reduction, with hands-on floor leadership.

You will plan and deliver capital and CI projects on time and budget, deploy lean principles across multiple facilities, and mentor teams to drive sustainable operational excellence. This role requires strong project management, multi-site experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or related field).
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a project leadership role.
• Experience with capital project justification, budgeting, and execution.
• Experience working in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in project management, capacity expansion, and productivity improvement.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site projects, particularly in capacity expansion and productivity improvement.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead from the front - hands-on in production to balance planning with execution.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional manufacturing engineering projects focused on capacity expansion and throughput improvement.
• Plan, execute, and deliver capital and continuous improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Drive standardization and deployment of lean manufacturing principles across multiple facilities.
• Engage on the production floor to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and drive implementation.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, quality, and supply chain to align with business goals.
• Develop and track KPIs related to productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.
• Lead capacity planning including equipment selection, layout optimization, and process design.
• Develop, monitor and deploy best practices and standards across locations.
• Coach and mentor teams at multiple sites to build technical capability and foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Capacity expansion

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

ERP/MES familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading project execution and driving lean manufacturing initiatives across multiple production sites. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic planning with on-the-floor execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, capacity expansion, and productivity improvement, with a proven ability to implement sustainable operational excellence initiatives in a multi-site environment.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage cross-functional manufacturing engineering projects, with a focus on capacity expansion, throughput improvement, and cost reduction.
• Plan, execute, and deliver capital and continuous improvement projects on time and within budget.
• Drive standardization and deployment of lean manufacturing principles (e.g., value stream mapping, 6S, Kaizen, standard work) across multiple facilities.
• Actively engage on the production floor to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to align efforts with business objectives.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.
• Lead capacity planning efforts, including equipment selection, layout optimization, and process design.
• Develop, monitor and deploy best practices and standards across locations.
• Coach and mentor teams at multiple sites to build technical capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a project leadership role.
• Experience with capital project justification, budgeting, and execution
• Experience working in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in project management, capacity expansion, and productivity improvement
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site projects, particularly in capacity expansion and productivity improvement
• Strong knowledge and practical application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven ability to lead from the front - comfortable working hands-on in a production environment to effectively balance strategic planning with on-the-floor execution.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data-driven decision making.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol test.