Manufacturing Tech Leader: Plastics & Process Innovation

Guardian Protection Products; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) + Pension

Job summary

Legend Brands seeks a Manufacturing Technology Manager to drive automation, tooling, and process improvements for today’s and tomorrow’s production. The role leads new product launches, optimizes layout for efficiency, and guides plastics processing teams in development, validation, and cost reduction.

With a bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, you will manage cross‑functional projects, justify capital investments, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or directly related field required.
• Minimum seven years' proven leadership experience in a technical environment required.
• Experience with plastics injection molding and roto molding preferred.
• Strong communication skills with all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean practices.
• Skilled in budget preparation.
• Ability to communicate technical items to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing launch of new and revised products including tooling, equipment, methods and shop floor support.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing assembly problems, identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Lead and execute engineering projects through direct contribution and through team members.
• Design and implement the layout of equipment and workstations to ensure maximum efficiency and product flow.
• Select, develop, coach and evaluate department personnel, establishing clear expectations and hold accountable for results.
• Lead plastics process engineering activities, including process development, tooling qualification, validation, and optimization, to ensure safe, consistent, and cost-effective production of plastic components.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership to Plastics Process Engineers in troubleshooting molding issues, establishing process parameters and standards, and implementing improvements that reduce scrap, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Maintain and prioritize project backlog with defined owners, milestones, and completion dates.
• Actively involved in Tier Meetings, working with a cross‑functional team to resolve technical manufacturing issues.
• Communicate project status, resource constraints, risks, and decisions requiring escalation.
• Develop team capabilities and enhance cross‑training to reduce dependence on individual technical experts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Six Sigma/Lean

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or related field

Job description

Legend Brands seeks a Manufacturing Technology Manager to drive automation, tooling, and process improvements for today’s and tomorrow’s production. The role leads new product launches, optimizes layout for efficiency, and guides plastics processing teams in development, validation, and cost reduction.

With a bachelor’s in engineering and 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, you will manage cross‑functional projects, justify capital investments, and mentor staff.