Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Lead Automation & CI

Navistar, Inc.

San Antonio (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Shift differential 10%
Night shift transition

Job summary

Navistar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in San Antonio to lead a team of engineers overseeing production equipment, tooling, automation systems and process improvements that drive quality, efficiency, and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product launches, champion continuous improvement, and guide the transition to a night shift as operations expand in 2027. Strong leadership required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience
  • Master's degree and at least 4 years of product manufacturing experience
  • At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineers for production equipment and tooling.
  • Drive continuous improvement for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Partner with AME and product development teams to integrate new products, equipment, and processes into production.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and assign engineering projects that improve operational performance.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipment and tooling remain reliable, efficient, and capable of meeting production demands.
  • Oversee the development of specifications, scopes of work, and installation plans for manufacturing equipment and tooling.

Skills

Tooling design
Automation design
Robotics cells
Fluid dispensing
Torque tools
Equipment installation
Equipment specs
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
SPC
Advanced Excel
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in engineering
8+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel
MS Office

Job description

Navistar, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in San Antonio to lead a team of engineers overseeing production equipment, tooling, automation systems and process improvements that drive quality, efficiency, and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product launches, champion continuous improvement, and guide the transition to a night shift as operations expand in 2027. Strong leadership required.

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