Production Engineering Manager

HL Mando America Corporation; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HL Mando America Corporation in Opelika, AL, seeks a Production Engineering Manager (HOP) to lead the PE team, improve productivity and drive quality through root cause analysis, ensuring compliance with customer specs, safety standards, and design requirements.

The role requires coordinating with Global Production Engineering HQ in Korea, overseeing equipment procurement, start‑up, process validation, and cost estimation, and collaborating with maintenance and manufacturing teams to meet

Qualifications

• 7+ years automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF quality systems.
• Tooling and fixture design experience preferred.
• Experience with robotics and industrial controls preferred.
• Bilingual language (Korean) preferred.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Engineering team as HOP and coordinate tasks with other teams.
• Communicate with Global Production Engineering HQ in Korea as counterpart.
• Implement processes including equipment procurement, installation, PM programs.
• Contribute to cost estimation, process investigation, and validation testing.
• Maintain and modify machines for new generation vehicles.
• Review production problems and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with maintenance, manufacturing, and quality teams to reach targets.

Skills

IATF quality systems

Robotics

Industrial controls

Tooling & fixture design

Korean language

AutoCAD

MS Office

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Purpose

Production Engineering Manager (HOP) is responsible for improving productivity and profit at plant and driving quality improvement through root cause analysis, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with customer specifications, safety standards, and design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Production Engineering team members as HOP and coordinate tasks with relevant teams in the organization.
• Communicate with Global Production Engineering HQ in Korea as a counterpart and lead tasks directed by the GPE team.
• Implement processes including equipment procurement, coordination of installation, process capability prove‑out, training, process documentation, and production start‑up.
• Contribute to the product introduction process with respect to cost estimation, process investigation, schedule development, product validation, and product validation testing.
• Maintain and modify machines for new generation vehicle.
• Review production problems as they are identified on a regular basis and implement solutions.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Manager, and other departments to implement processes and equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance team to troubleshoot machine problems and develop PM programs.
• Collaborate with production and production quality team to ensure that target production and quality goals are achieved.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or related majors.
• Minimum 7 years of automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF quality systems.
• Tooling and fixture design experience preferred.
• Experience with robotics and industrial controls preferred.
• Bilingual language (Korean) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in drawing interpretation, jig & fixture design, and pneumatic system understanding.
• 6‑Sigma, Mini‑tap experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and Auto‑Cad; ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills (relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, customer orientation).
• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Performance skills (attention to detail, planning and organizing, efficiency).
• Personal characteristics (motivation and commitment, flexibility, assertiveness, development orientation).

Legal Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility

Management of PE Team Members.

Working Conditions

• Frequent work in office and manufacturing floor.
• Constant requirement of wearing PPE.
• Occasional weekends/OT, rotating on‑call, rare travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant requirement of using computer and office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Rare requirement of lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs.

Remote Work

This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.