Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Leader

manpowe; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending账户

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, Seymour, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to oversee manufacturing and technical operations in a high‑mix EMS environment. You will lead strategic initiatives, drive SQDCP metrics, and partner with engineering on manufacturability and new product introductions.

The role focuses on continuous improvement, lean practices, and optimizing capacity and equipment effectiveness to maximize throughput in a dynamic EMS setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field.
• 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership in EMS.
• Deep understanding of high‑mix EMS, including SMT, through-hole, test, and box build.
• Experience with production planning systems, capacity modeling, and ERP/MRP tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management for team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership across manufacturing and technical operations.
• Drive SQDCP metrics to optimize processes and asset utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with engineering on manufacturability and NPI.
• Oversee production planning, capacity modeling, and equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Value stream mapping

Production planning

Capacity modeling

ERP/MRP tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field

Tools

ERP/MRP tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Leader

Seymour, CT 06483

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Leader

Seymour, CT 06483

Our client, a leading organization in the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to join their team. As a Manufacturing Engineering Leader,you will be part of the Operations Department supporting manufacturing and technical teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Location: Seymour, Connecticut

Pay Range:$145,000 - $175,000

What's the Job?

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership across manufacturing and technical operations within a high-mix EMS environment.
• Drive operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) metrics to ensure scalable processes and optimized asset utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product design for manufacturability and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Oversee production planning, capacity modeling, and equipment effectiveness to maximize throughput and efficiency.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within the EMS industry.
• Deep understanding of high-mix EMS manufacturing processes including SMT, through-hole, test, and box build operations.
• Expertise in production planning systems, capacity modeling, and ERP/MRP tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills with a focus on team development and operational excellence.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead and influence a dynamic manufacturing environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise.
• Engagement in strategic planning and technology roadmap development.
• Chance to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and professional growth.
• Supportive leadership committed to your development and success.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager/Leader