Manufacturing Engineering Manager

American Locker; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Locker seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Las Vegas to lead readiness for products from prototype to production and drive engineering changes, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration on the shop floor.

You will manage rapid prototyping, NPI, and documentation like routings, BOMs, and labor standards while partnering with Quality and Operations to deliver scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3+ years sheet metal manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and NPI.
• Knowledge of routings, work instructions, and labor standards.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma proficiency.
• Experience with BOMs, drawings, and ECO processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for prototypes through production.
• Develop routings, work instructions, and labor standards.
• Coordinate first-article builds and production launches.
• Improve production flow and reduce delays across teams.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives on the floor.
• Coach a small manufacturing engineering team and set priorities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Sheet metal fabrication

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Tools

MIE Trak

Job description

***THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO BE IN OUR LAS VEGAS, NV OFFICE 5X PER WEEK, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER FULL REMOTE TO OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES***

About the Company

Right from the start, American Locker has continually led the industry we invented with an unstoppable series of innovative solutions - like inventing the first coin-operated locker. Our years of innovative American manufacturing have led us to create the widest range of customized solutions in the industry. Our smart locker systems are built to satisfy any solution with maximum security; intelligent key-less lockers that accept credit cards, charge laptops, send text messages, and more.

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to provide leadership for the American Locker manufacturing business and be accountable for overall operational and financial performance. In this role, you will lead manufacturing readiness activities for products moving from prototype through production, manage production releases and execution, rapid prototyping and new product introduction lead the way for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Engineering & Production Readiness

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for products moving from prototype through production
• Develop and maintain routing, work instructions, and labor standards
• Ensure BOMs, drawings, and specifications are complete and ready for production
• Coordinate first-article builds and production launches
• Partner with Product/Design Engineering and Operations to resolve manufacturability issues
• Identify and address engineering gaps that create production delays, rework, or inefficiencies

Production Release & Execution

• Support the release of work orders into production systems such as MIE Trak
• Ensure jobs have the engineering information and documentation needed for successful execution
• Troubleshoot manufacturing engineering issues affecting production
• Improve consistency in how work moves from order to instruction to build
• Partner with Operations to address production constraints and recurring issues

Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities for prototypes and new product introductions
• Provide hands-on support for prototyping, particularly in sheet metal fabrication
• Translate product concepts and designs into practical manufacturing processes
• Develop repeatable processes for moving new products into production
• Identify manufacturability risks early and work cross-functionally to resolve them

Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Lead and support Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives within manufacturing
• Analyze labor, cycle times, workflow, and production constraints
• Improve cell layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and standard work
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added labor
• Partner with Operations on Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities
• Track results and ensure improvements are sustained
• Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process within manufacturing
• Ensure engineering changes are communicated and implemented effectively on the production floor
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis for engineering-related defects
• Develop and implement corrective actions in partnership with Quality and Operations
• Support ISO requirements and quality system compliance
• Identify recurring issues and help drive permanent solutions

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, currently consisting of two direct reports
• Set clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for the team
• Assign and manage day-to-day manufacturing engineering work
• Coach and develop team members while building stronger technical capability
• Establish practical processes and structure where additional clarity or consistency is needed
• Escalate significant risks, resource needs, and priorities to manufacturing leadership

What Success Looks Like

• Manufacturing processes are clearly documented, repeatable, and increasingly scalable
• Production disruptions caused by engineering gaps are reduced
• New products transition successfully from prototype to production
• Routings, work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and labor standards are accurate and maintained
• Improvements in efficiency, throughput, scrap, rework, and quality can be demonstrated
• Engineering changes are implemented consistently and timely
• Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product/Design Engineering work effectively together
• The manufacturing engineering team has clear priorities and accountability

Key Metrics

• Labor variance vs. standard
• Scrap and rework
• Cycle time and throughput
• First-pass yield / first-article success
• ECO cycle time
• Repeat defects and corrective action effectiveness
• Production disruptions attributable to engineering issues

AT A MINIMUM, YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Previous experience leading or managing manufacturing engineering employees or technical teams
• 3+ years of hands-on sheet metal manufacturing experience
• Experience with rapid prototyping and new product introduction (NPI)
• Experience developing routings, work instructions, and labor standards
• Working knowledge of BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering change processes
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Demonstrated experience solving manufacturing and production problems cross-functionally
• Experience working in or improving an established manufacturing environment

Leadership & Mindset

• Hands-on leader who is comfortable working directly with the team and on the manufacturing floor
• Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution
• Comfortable working in an environment where processes continue to evolve
• Able to establish structure and improve processes without overcomplicating them
• Uses data and practical problem-solving to make decisions
• Collaborates effectively across Engineering, Operations, and Quality
• Willing to ask for support and escalates issues when appropriate
• Motivated by continuous improvement and helping modernize manufacturing operations

We’ve got you covered. From 401k with matching, generous PTO, And excellent medical, dental, and vision - we’re there for you!

• You’ll have opportunities to advance. We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, mentored, and grow.
• We celebrate one another's differences and ideas. We're proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion - and, we have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees
• 401K with employer match
• The pay range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects what we believe in good faith we'd pay for this position at the time of posting, and final offers may vary based on qualifications and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Luxer One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.