Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Plastics & Automation

The Keystone Distinction Group

Anderson (SC)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Paid time off

401(k) plan

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Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and advance its manufacturing engineering capabilities at the Anderson, South Carolina facility. You will provide technical leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, NPI, and Continuous Improvement to optimize processes, equipment, and capital projects.

You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and senior leadership to drive Lean

Qualifications

Seven+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
Experience in plastics manufacturing, blow-molding/injection-molding is preferred.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and industrial tech.
Experience leading capital investments and implementing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, NPI, and CI.
Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production technologies.
Drive process improvements to boost productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve quality and OEE.
Lead capital investment projects including specification, procurement, commissioning, and validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance per IATF/ISO standards.