Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Standex International; Belleville (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial growth company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to enhance operational safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will optimize processes, oversee maintenance, and lead cross-functional teams. This role requires a Bachelor's in Manufacturing or similar fields and a strong background in manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in lean manufacturing and solid analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience needed.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing operations for safety, quality, and cost.
• Develop manufacturing processes for new products.
• Oversee plant maintenance and renovations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Occupational Safety

Project Management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Solid Edge or SolidWorks

Job description

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

In today’s busy world, we crave convenience. That’s why Federal Industries is dedicated to making life more efficient. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, fresh food. Our custom displays and merchandisers help make that possible. They are designed for the toughest challenges faced by gourmet food purveyors, convenience stores, and schools.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead occupational safety, process engineering, and facility maintenance functions to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations throughout the Company. Will work in partnership with cross-functional teams to continuously improve Operational, Safety, and Environmental metrics.

What You'll Do

• Optimize manufacturing operations to achieve Federal’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Develop processes and identify and implement new equipment strategies to support New Product Development
• Support the company’s safety program and culture
• Provide oversight and guidance of plant maintenance, including facility maintenance and renovations, equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and capacity expansion
• Develop and implement capital expenditure projects for equipment and facility updates
• Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Provide coaching on the implementation of lean manufacturing tools such as 6s, standard work, TPM, process flow, Kanban systems, visual management, value stream mapping, and material flow
• Analyze and implement improvements to specific manufacturing operations such as welding, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
• Organize, lead, and implement kaizen events that impact Federal’s bottom-line
• Oversee the training and implementation of root cause countermeasure (RCCM) process for supervisors and management team
• Provide leadership, coaching, and timely performance reviews, holding direct reports accountable to agreed-upon goals

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (extensive experience in manufacturing engineering may be substituted for degree)
• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing engineering experience
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams while successfully managing project scope, schedule and budget
• Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement training and demonstrated experience
• Strong knowledge of occupational safety programs and best practices
• Certifications are a plus in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, and/or OSHA
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and business acumen
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Solid Edge or SolidWorks experience preferred
• Experience in Preventive Maintenance software and/or ERP systems is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.