Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Lean, Automation & Growth

Twin Disc, Incorporated

Racine (WI)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Competitive base salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off with holiday shutdown

Wellness program

Job summary

Twin Disc, Incorporated seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead our Racine facility’s engineering team. You will drive process improvements, automation, and capital projects while advancing safety, quality, and productivity.

You will partner across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure smooth new product introductions and robust manufacturing readiness. Strong leadership and data-driven problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Five+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
Three+ 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 for 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 automated systems and robotics.
Manage project timelines, budgets, vendor relationships, and equipment commissioning.
Improve equipment utilization and long-term capability.
Support quality improvement initiatives and compliance activities.
Promote continuous improvement culture and safety.