Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Lead Lean Process Improvements

Times Microwave Systems; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team and ensure efficient production of high-quality products.

This role owns planning, resource coordination, capital equipment decisions, and lean process development for new and existing products. You will mentor staff, drive cost reductions, improve quality, and partner across functions to meet schedules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years New Product Introduction experience.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact well and coach team members.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ongoing coaching to the Engineering team dedicated to supporting production.
• Establish objectives, schedules and priorities for Manufacturing Engineering activities.
• Plan and coordinate required resources for the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and layout for maximum efficiency.
• Define, propose, and implement capital equipment for process improvements.
• Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary problem-solving teams and implement solutions.
• Make product dependent process and flow presentations to customers.
• Maximize product quality and minimize product liability exposure by utilization of manufacturing technology and quality control.
• Develop efficient and quality-driven manufacturing processes for new products using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Manage and facilitate transition of new product from engineering to production as well as facility transfers and set up.
• Establish and maintain work instructions for new and existing products to optimize manufacturability.
• Establish and meet schedules for the introduction of new methods, new products or cost reductions. Review the engineering change and release activity.
• Maintain and Utilize Preventative Maintenance System for all Machines and Equipment on Site

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Team interaction

Travel up to 40%

Education

BS in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Times Microwave Systems in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team and ensure efficient production of high-quality products.

This role owns planning, resource coordination, capital equipment decisions, and lean process development for new and existing products. You will mentor staff, drive cost reductions, improve quality, and partner across functions to meet schedules and safety standards.