Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Lean Ops & Automation

Trojan Battery Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $5k/year

Paid time off (15 PTO) and holidays (0

Employee discounts

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering in Attica, IN. The role leads the optimization of manufacturing capabilities, equipment development, and process improvements, directing design engineers and coordinating with plant personnel for new and existing processes.

You will drive lean initiatives, capital project execution, and supplier management while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a technical field is required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Tools.
• Willingness to relocate if necessary (we cover that).

Responsibilities

• Apply lean manufacturing principles in operations and process layouts.
• Manage equipment design engineers and outside contractors for fabrication.
• Own capital projects, equipment installation, and qualification.
• Improve safety, cost, quality, and production methods via ME leadership.
• Lead 2–5 process engineers and mentor staff.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or technical field

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering in Attica, IN. The role leads the optimization of manufacturing capabilities, equipment development, and process improvements, directing design engineers and coordinating with plant personnel for new and existing processes.

You will drive lean initiatives, capital project execution, and supplier management while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across production operations.