Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Lean & Automation

JazzHR; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive salary + incentive plans

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with strong employer match

Generous PTO with holiday shutdown

Wellness Program participation

EAP with resources

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Twin Disc is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering team at our Racine, WI facility. You will drive process optimization, lean initiatives, automation, and capital investments to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure manufacturability and production readiness for new products, while advancing operational excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• 3+ 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 to support 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data-driven decisions

Manufacturing process optimization

Capital project management

Problem solving

ERP/MRP systems

Robotics/Automation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Management/ MBA

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing analytics tools

Automation technologies

Job description

Twin Disc is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering team at our Racine, WI facility. You will drive process optimization, lean initiatives, automation, and capital investments to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

The role partners with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure manufacturability and production readiness for new products, while advancing operational excellence across the organization.