Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work/Life & Growth

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

The Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Landisville, PA to implement lean manufacturing across our facilities and drive world-class processes. You will lead development of new factories and layouts, focusing on cost, quality, safety, lead time, and working capital optimization.

The role requires extensive experience in lean manufacturing, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in diverse manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years related experience, incl. 3+ years as an operations leader.
• Experience managing a P&L and impact of lean manufacturing tools on the P&L.
• Experience across several functions of the value stream (sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop safe, lean, highly efficient, world class manufacturing processes.
• Support all company facility manufacturing teams to implement common manufacturing processes and share best practices.
• Development/execution of project planning of significant projects at the various company sites.
• Evaluate tools and equipment options that will reduce cost in the operation.
• Seek approval for investments in machinery, equipment, and buildings to improve manufacturing/assembly operations.
• Work with product teams, production control, purchasing, manufacturing and other departments to optimize factory efficiency in support of lean operations.
• Implement and support lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, and continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, including tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting.
• Support lean events
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturing facilities
• Assist with plant layouts
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability
• Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and reporting on selected projects
• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Drive improvements in quality, warranty, master scheduling and continuous improvement/safety process systems
• Supports with other leaders’ appropriate organizational changes and interventions
• Actively lead teams and provide individual contribution in problem solving efforts on selected projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve cycle time
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence
• Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets and manages expenses within approved budget constraints
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas and take corrective actions
• Communicate with and assist cross-functional teams to resolve issues
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC machining

Fabrication

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Landisville, PA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $110,000.00 - 120,000.00

What you’ll do:

SUMMARY:
TheManufacturing Engineering Manager position is responsible for implementing leanmanufacturing principals across the company’s facilities. The person is alsoresponsible for the development of lean, highly efficient, world classmanufacturing processes, developing new factories and layouts, and drivingcontinuous improvement in areas of cost, quality, safety, lead time, and use ofworking capital

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead teams to develop safe, lean, highly efficient, world class manufacturingprocesses
• Support all company facility manufacturing teams to implement commonmanufacturing processes and share best practices
• Development/execution of project planning of significant projects at thevarious company sites
• Evaluate tools and equipment options that will reduce cost in the operation
• Seek approval for investments in machinery, equipment, and buildings (newand/or modified) to include building construction that will improvemanufacturing/assembly operations
• Work in conjunction with product teams, production control, purchasing,manufacturing and other departments to optimize factory efficiency in supportof lean operations
• Implement and support lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls,pull inventory systems, workplace organization, and continuous improvement
• Provide manufacturing technical support for production operations, whichincludes tooling, fixturing and process troubleshooting utilizing new andexisting systems and procedures
• Support lean events
• Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste in all manufacturingfacilities
• Assist with plant layouts
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improvesafety, productivity, and profitability
• Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriatereporting on selected projects through the project tracking system andmanagement/project reviews
• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment oftrust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Drive improvements in quality, warranty, master scheduling and continuousimprovement/safety process systems that drive the company’s business strategy
• Supports with other leaders’ appropriate organizational changes andinterventions
• Activelylead teams and provide individual contribution in problem solving efforts onselected projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve cycle time,scrap, rework, etc.
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence
• Develop, implement, and monitor project budgets and manages expenses withinapproved budget constraints
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Stay up to date on overall activities of the team, identify problem areas andtake corrective actions
• Communicate with and assist cross-functional teams (engineering, materials,purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Other tasks as assigned

What you need to be successful:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering(Master’s degree preferred)
• • Minimum of 10 years related experience, including at least three years as anoperations leader
• • Experience managing a P&L and understanding the impact of leanmanufacturing tools on the P&L
• • Experienceacross several functions of the value stream (sales, engineering, purchasing,manufacturing)
• • Leadership Talent: Demonstrates emotional competence, presence, energy,passion, edge, humility, adaptability; Be a negotiator and influencer;Effectively work in a matrixed organization
• • Experience working with a low volume/high variation manufacturing operation andin a Toyota Production System type environment, or equivalent, preferred
• • Knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication, paint, assembly, construction, andlean
• • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• • Self-motivatedwith the ability to stay on task
• • Innovative team player
• • Intermediatecomputer skills are required
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer aided design systems(SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• • Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult,decisions
• • Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to work within constantly changingpriorities
• • Able to function in a collaborative environment, using solid teamwork andinterpersonal skills; Able to communicate and persuade internal customers,employees, and management at all levels and thrive in a cross-functionalenvironment.
• • Demonstrate ability to bring the benefits of DMAIC and DFSS to solve businessissues while also managing costs and risk.
• • Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of non-technical internalcustomers
• • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information to arange of customers

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is aglobal leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean andsafe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we areproud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically foryour unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional varietyof equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, andagricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows,we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforceis committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutionsthat improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airportrunways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail] .

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