Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Humanetics; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics is seeking an Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team in optimizing production, driving improvements, and delivering world-class manufacturing solutions. You will own strategy, execute complex processes, and partner across design, quality, and operations to ensure manufacturability and performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and relentless pursuit of efficiency and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
• Proven project management, prioritization, and execution.
• Data analytics mindset with problem solving.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/process engineering, manufacturing technologies or chemistry.
• CAD skills: Inventor 3D and AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across molding, tooling, CNC, assembly and testing.
• Own manufacturing strategy and execution, improving efficiency and quality.
• Oversee ERP updates, work instructions, BOMs, and routings.
• Schedule daily production and lead MRB reviews.
• Lead weekly ME meetings and report to management.
• Support customer-focused initiatives including 8D investigations.
• Drive plant optimization: layout, materials flow, and preventive maintenance.
• Lead capital equipment planning and CAPEX justification.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on ECOs and deviations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical/process engineering, manufacturing technologies or chemistry

Tools

Inventor 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Step into a high-impact leadership role where innovation meets precision. At Humanetics, you’ll lead a talented Manufacturing Engineering team at the heart of our operations, driving performance, advancing processes, and delivering world-class solutions that make a difference for people safety.

What You’ll Do

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will guide and empower a team responsible for optimizing production and ensuring seamless execution across manufacturing operations. You will take ownership of the manufacturing strategy and execution, from resolving complex process challenges to enhancing efficiency and quality at every stage.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Manufacturing Engineering team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across our 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, targets achievements trough PPA approvals and continuous performance monitoring.
• Oversee manufacturing documentation, ERP (Syteline/CSI) 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, and reporting to corporate management.
• 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.

What You Bring

• 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
• Project Management skills and experience
• CAD skills (Inventor 3D and AutoCAD preferred)