Production Engineering Manager

ABB; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in the United States, Georgia, Athens, seeks a Production Engineering Manager to lead the Production Engineering function, develop manufacturing strategies, and ensure readiness for new product introductions and capital projects.

You will partner with Production, R&D, Supply Chain and Quality to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, while building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; 8+ years in manufacturing/production engineering or operations.
• 3+ years leading engineering or technical teams.
• Proven track record in manufacturing process development and optimisation, including equipment and technology implementation.
• Experience leading new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and data analysis.
• Candidates must have work authorisation to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Engineering to develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Drive capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process enhancements.
• Partner with cross‑functional and global stakeholders to support NPI, supplier evaluations, and standardisation of practices.
• Develop high‑performing teams and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing processes

Capital investment

Cross-functional

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

FMEA

Data analysis

SAP ERP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Manufacturing Unit Manager

The work model for the role is:

Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Engineering Manager leads the Production Engineering function and serves as the technical leader for manufacturing processes, assembly methods, equipment, capital, and production technologies.

ABB’s Production Engineering Managers develop and implement manufacturing strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. They partner closely with Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and external suppliers to design, optimise, and validate production processes, introduce new technologies, develop capital plans, support new product introductions, and ensure manufacturing readiness for future growth.

Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence across functions. The Production Engineering Manager must effectively lead and develop engineering teams, drive innovation and continuous improvement, manage capital investments, and build strong partnerships that advance operational excellence and support ABB’s business objectives.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead the Production Engineering function to develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, technologies, and production systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives, including project justification, execution, automation, process enhancements, and manufacturing capability expansion to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with cross‑functional and global stakeholders to support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier and technology evaluations, cost optimisation, and the standardisation of manufacturing best practices.
• Develop high‑performing teams and ensure operational excellence by coaching Production Engineering personnel, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production engineering, industrial engineering, or operations, including 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing process development and optimisation, including production technologies, equipment implementation, process validation, and operational performance improvement.
• Experience leading new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects, including manufacturing readiness, automation, equipment selection, project justification, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies, with industrial electric motor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in production cost modelling, capacity planning, ERP systems (SAP preferred), data analysis, project management tools, and cross‑functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Procurement, and R&D.
• Candidates must already have work authorisation that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4,500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year, the division powers its customers from many industries with safe, reliable energy‑efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularised product offering.

What’s In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, colour, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to ‘buy‑up’ to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioural health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount programme

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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