Ops Eng Manager: Drive Reliability & Throughput

Astemo Ltd.; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering activities supporting daily operations, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives.

You will drive safe, reliable, and efficient production through strong leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes process optimization, equipment reliability, and capital project management, with a focus on safety, quality, and maintainability across the manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) required.
• 5–10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with OSHA requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with capital project management and process design.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the engineering team, including performance management, coaching, and technical skill development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
• Oversee process optimization, capacity planning, and workflow improvements to enhance operational efficiency and throughput.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to improve equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and standardized maintenance practices.
• Lead engineering efforts to develop, optimize, and sustain preventive maintenance programs, equipment standards, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve complex technical issues and sustain operational performance.
• Manage capital projects, including scope definition, budgeting, execution, and implementation of new equipment or technologies with a focus on safety, reliability, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies across engineering and operational activities.
• Analyze production, equipment, and maintenance data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new program launches by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, and equipment reliability.
• Standardize engineering practices, specifications, and procedures to support consistent operations and maintainability.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts for operational and equipment-related issues using formal root cause analysis methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical)

Leadership/supervisory experience (3+ years)

OSHA manufacturing requirements

Capital project management & process design

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering activities supporting daily operations, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives.

You will drive safe, reliable, and efficient production through strong leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration. The role emphasizes process optimization, equipment reliability, and capital project management, with a focus on safety, quality, and maintainability across the manufacturing