Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Lean & Automation

Victaulic; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of project and manufacturing engineers across multiple facilities. You will drive safer, more efficient, and scalable fabrication and assembly processes by partnering with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance to deliver repeatable solutions that support production, growth, and long-term reliability.

The role owns engineering standards, capital projects, and continuous improvement using Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to reduce waste and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience in Manufacturing or industrial environments.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or other solid modeling software.
• Strong problem-solving and process-improvement capabilities.
• Familiarity with machinery, automation, and construction methods is preferred.
• Travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop project and manufacturing engineers across multiple facilities.
• Establish consistent engineering expectations, performance standards, and development plans.
• Oversee engineering projects from concept through completion, including equipment purchases and facility expansions.
• Develop and standardize fabrication and assembly processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Identify waste and bottlenecks; apply Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to cut costs and raise throughput.
• Evaluate equipment needs and support capital justification and implementation of new machinery.
• Drive improvements in takt time, labor utilization, and production planning methods.
• Ensure all projects and facilities comply with environmental and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage capital budgets across facilities and present status reports.
• Collaborate daily with operations, quality, and safety to support production efficiency.
• Lead preventive maintenance efforts and partner with maintenance teams on reliability initiatives.
• Propose solutions to complex engineering challenges requiring independent judgment.
• Support project coordination, engineered products, and sales teams as needed.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Victaulic is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of project and manufacturing engineers across multiple facilities. You will drive safer, more efficient, and scalable fabrication and assembly processes by partnering with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance to deliver repeatable solutions that support production, growth, and long-term reliability.

The role owns engineering standards, capital projects, and continuous improvement using Lean, 5S and Six Sigma to reduce waste and