Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Twin Disc, Incorporated; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off with holiday shutdown

Wellness program

Job summary

Twin Disc, Incorporated seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead our Racine facility’s engineering team. You will drive process improvements, automation, and capital projects while advancing safety, quality, and productivity.

You will partner across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure smooth new product introductions and robust manufacturing readiness. Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Five+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Three+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience supporting machining, assembly, heavy manufacturing, or power transmission products.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvements and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical specialists.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production systems.
• Support daily operations by resolving technical challenges and improving throughput.
• Standardize manufacturing methods and best practices across the facility.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead value stream mapping, kaizen events, root cause analysis, and waste reduction efforts.
• Establish and monitor KPIs that drive operational excellence.
• Identify and implement productivity and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams for successful product launches.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, process routings, tooling requirements, and production readiness plans.
• Ensure manufacturability is incorporated into product development activities.
• Lead capital equipment projects from justification through implementation.
• Evaluate and deploy automated systems and robotics.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and equipment commissioning.
• Improve equipment utilization and long-term capability.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
• Promote continuous improvement culture and safety.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Manufacturing process optimization

Automation & robotics

Industry 4.0

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing analytics tools

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Excellence at Twin Disc

At Twin Disc, we design and manufacture world-class power transmission solutions that keep industries moving around the globe. As a leader in marine and industrial propulsion technologies, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead our manufacturing engineering team at our headquarters manufacturing facility in Racine, Wisconsin. This leadership role is responsible for driving manufacturing performance through process optimization, lean initiatives, automation, capital investments, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across the operation.

What You'll Do

As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will:

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical specialists.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production systems.
• Support daily operations by resolving technical challenges and improving throughput.
• Standardize manufacturing methods and best practices across the facility.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead value stream mapping, kaizen events, root cause analysis, and waste reduction efforts.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive operational excellence.
• Identify and implement productivity and cost-reduction opportunities.

New Product Introduction

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support successful product launches.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, process routings, tooling requirements, and production readiness plans.
• Ensure manufacturability is incorporated into product development activities.

Capital Projects & Automation

• Lead capital equipment projects from justification through implementation.
• Evaluate and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and robotics solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and equipment commissioning.
• Improve equipment utilization and long-term manufacturing capability.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Support quality improvement initiatives and corrective action activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Three or more years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience supporting machining, assembly, heavy manufacturing, or power transmission products.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvements and capital projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing analytics tools.
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.

Skills for Success

• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Six Sigma and statistical problem-solving tools
• Manufacturing process development and optimization
• CNC machining and assembly operations knowledge
• Capital project management
• Root cause analysis and corrective action techniques
• ERP/MRP systems experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
• Data-driven decision making and strategic thinking

Why Twin Disc?

At Twin Disc, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance while leading critical initiatives that shape the future of our operations. We offer:

• Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
• Competitive base salary and annual incentive plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with exceptional employer match
• Generous paid time off with a holiday shutdown
• Wellness Program participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with robust resources
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, high-performing global team

Equal Opportunity Employer
Twin Disc is an Equal Opportunity and All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.