Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Kongsberg Automotive; Grand River (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Career development

Global environment

Leadership-focused culture

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams, focus on safe, efficient operation, and drive continuous improvement across processes and equipment modernization.

You will oversee budget, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure adherence to automotive quality standards while delivering improved uptime and cost control in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability for a manufacturing team.
• Proven problem solving and decision making in complex scenarios.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly, machining and automation.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Solid project management skills with multiple projects and budgets.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical mindset to turn data into improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Optimize production processes for efficiency, quality and safety.
• Drive 5S, Lean initiatives, and continuous improvements to cut waste.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory and company policy compliance for safe operations.
• Oversee equipment upgrades, automation, and technology implementations.
• Manage the manufacturing engineering budget and resource planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source new tech and cost reductions.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Support KPI attainment including CAPEX projects and P&L awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Manufacturing processes

Lean & Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality/regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager ensures the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of our established manufacturing facility. This role focuses heavily on maintaining plant equipment, managing facility infrastructure, sustaining mature production processes, and leading the maintenance team. While oversight of the plant's technical data and engineering metrics is required, the primary goal is to ensure maximum machine uptime, cost control, and adherence to automotive quality standards. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the management team and collaborates with various departments to improve manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager ensures the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of our established manufacturing facility. This role focuses heavily on maintaining plant equipment, managing facility infrastructure, sustaining mature production processes, and leading the maintenance team. While oversight of the plant's technical data and engineering metrics is required, the primary goal is to ensure maximum machine uptime, cost control, and adherence to automotive quality standards. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the management team and collaborates with various departments to improve manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance personnel, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Sustain, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce scrap and waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of equipment upgrades, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Adherence and contributions to overall plant and departmental KPI’s and improvement targets. This includes CAPEX projects and P&L awareness. Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance personnel, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Sustain, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce scrap and waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of equipment upgrades, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Adherence and contributions to overall plant and departmental KPI’s and improvement targets. This includes CAPEX projects and P&L awareness.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving goals and objectives.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, including assembly methods, machining, fabrication, and automation.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO standards: IATF16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements and optimization.
• Proactive, responsive, autonomous, team working with a high degree of personal integrity and confidence.

What We Offer

• High paced global environment with endless opportunities
• Possibility to influence and make a difference in all aspects of the job
• Inspiring and people-oriented leadership
• Growth opportunities and career development
• Integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork.