Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, TN, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

You will guide technical and people development, partner with operations and engineering, and drive smart manufacturing solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will shape production processes, manage equipment and layout decisions, and champion continuous improvement with root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of technical professionals.
• Experience driving process improvements in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Design and implement efficient production processes and workflows.
• Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Champion a safety-first culture through risk identification and corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing quality through root cause analysis and process control enhancements.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and material flow to maximize efficiency.
• Serve as a technical leader for process optimization, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

People leadership

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineering ManagerApply: Onsite: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0143294**Location:**Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America**Job ID:**R0143294**Date Posted:**2026-09-10**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The Opportunity**Ready to lead innovation where it matters most? Hitachi Energy is looking for a **Manufacturing Engineering Manager** to join our team in Alamo, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading a talented engineering team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.In this role, you will provide both technical and people leadership, guiding initiatives that enhance assembly, testing, and shipping operations. You'll collaborate across functions to solve complex challenges, implement smarter manufacturing solutions, and strengthen operational performance. From developing engineering talent to driving strategic projects, you'll play a key role in creating an environment where innovation thrives and teams succeed.If you're passionate about leading people, optimizing manufacturing processes, and delivering meaningful results in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career with a global technology leader.**How you'll make an impact*** Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.* Drive manufacturing improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.* Design and implement efficient production processes and workflows.* Partner with operations, quality, and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.* Champion a safety-first culture through risk identification and corrective actions.* Improve manufacturing quality through root cause analysis and process control enhancements.* Evaluate equipment, tooling, facility layouts, and material flow to maximize efficiency.* Serve as a technical leader for process optimization, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.**Your Background*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.* Minimum 7 years of manufacturing engineering or related manufacturing experience.* Previous experience leading teams and developing technical professionals.* Proven success driving process improvements and manufacturing engineering projects.* Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.* Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence.