Regional Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Regional Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Remote) to direct regional manufacturing engineering efforts, launch new lines, improve processes, and ensure production readiness across operations. The role collaborates with engineering, operations, and training teams to resolve technical issues and drive changes while upholding safety, quality, and compliance.

This hands-on leadership position emphasizes continuous improvement and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Expert in implementing new manufacturing lines.
• Greenfield or brownfield experience preferred.
• Knowledge of DFM/A, FMEA, and IPC requirements.
• Proficient in SAP, MES, and MS Office suite.
• Strong project management and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert for the assigned manufacturing area.
• Support engineers in resolving technical questions.
• Coordinate training for new hires and process upgrades.
• Facilitate new line installations and process implementations.
• Track and communicate changes to existing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Training

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

MES

MS Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Regional Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.
This role will lead regional manufacturing engineering efforts with a focus on launching new lines, improving processes, and ensuring production readiness across assigned operations. The position partners closely with engineering teams, operations, and training stakeholders to resolve technical issues, support process changes, and strengthen execution. It is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards in a manufacturing environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Compensation: $126,100 – $227,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert for the assigned manufacturing area
• Support engineers in resolving technical questions
• Coordinate training for new hires and process upgrades
• Facilitate new line installations and process implementations
• Track and communicate changes to existing processes
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis
• Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Expert in implementing new manufacturing lines
• Greenfield or brownfield experience preferred
• Knowledge of DFM/A, FMEA, and IPC requirements
• Proficient in SAP, MES, and MS Office suite
• Strong project management and training skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.