Senior Manager, Engineering (Industrial Automation)

Socket.dev; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Team Building

Career Development

Job summary

Lenze Americas in the Uxbridge, MA area seeks a Senior Manager, Engineering to lead Industrial Engineering and CI initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery through data-led improvements and strategic leadership of engineers and technicians.

You will shape the IE/CI roadmap, manage capital projects, and partner with IT/OT and Operations to deliver scalable automation and MES/ERP enhancements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hands-on engineering leader with CI mindset.
• Experience leading IE/CI initiatives improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering team, setting priorities and performance goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Set and execute the IE strategic roadmap to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives (labor standards, line balancing, layout optimization, material flow, OEE).
• Use data and KPIs to prioritize opportunities, track impact, and sustain improvements.
• Provide senior oversight for manufacturing processes, SOPs, and change implementation.
• Guide escalation for complex manufacturing, test, tooling, and reliability issues.
• Advance automation, MES/ERP improvements and test system strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT/OT to align priorities and plans.
• Govern CI program portfolio, prioritize benefits, manage risks, sustainments.
• Develop capital project inputs, ROI analyses, and implementation plans for equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean manufacturing

KPI management

Cross-functional influencing

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

SAP experience

Job description

Description

Position

Senior Manager, Engineering

Location

Uxbridge, MA

Position Type/Schedule:

Onsite Monday – Friday

Compensation:

$145,000 - $160,000

Compensation is an estimate and depends on skills, knowledge, education, and experience

Position Snapshot:

The Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for leading the Industrial Engineering function to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and scalable manufacturing processes across Lenze Americas’ production operations. This role provides technical leadership, people management, and strategic direction to a team of engineers and technicians supporting manufacturing stability, process optimization, test engineering, cost-improvement projects, and equipment reliability. The Senior Manager of Industrial Engineering collaborates extensively with Operations, Logistics, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, Service, and IT/OT teams to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

About you

You are a hands-on, strategic engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You enjoy developing people, solving complex operational challenges, and turning data into practical improvements that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. You bring a strong continuous improvement mindset, the ability to influence across functions, and the leadership presence to balance day-to-day execution with long-term process, technology, and automation strategy.

A day in the life:

• Lead and develop the Industrial Engineering team, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance goals aligned to site objectives.
• Build leadership capability through coaching, performance management, talent development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Set and execute the Industrial Engineering strategic roadmap to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity throughout the operation.
• Lead, as the program manager, high-impact Lean/CI initiatives, including labor standards, line balancing, layout optimization, material flow, OEE, and process capability improvements.
• Use data, KPIs, and structured problem solving to prioritize opportunities, track business impact, and sustain improvements.
• Provide senior-level oversight for manufacturing processes, standard work, SOPs, work instructions, process audits, and engineering change implementation.
• Guide escalation support for complex manufacturing, test, tooling, equipment, and reliability issues.
• Advance automation, digitalization, MES/ERP-enabled improvements, and test system strategy in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and IT/OT.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT/OT to align priorities, resources, and execution plans.
• Govern the IE/CI project portfolio, including prioritization, benefits tracking, risk management, and sustainment. This role owns the overall CI Program for Operations.
• Develop capital project inputs, business cases, ROI analysis, and implementation plans for equipment, test systems, automation, and layout improvements.
• Communicate initiative status, KPIs, risks, and resource needs to leadership while ensuring consistent engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 6–8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement, including leadership of engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading complex IE and CI initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, labor standards, work measurement, capacity planning, standard work, KPI management, and structured problem solving.
• Experience developing business cases, supporting CAPEX planning, and implementing equipment, test, automation, or layout improvements.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MES systems, SAP experience preferred, and the ability to use data to guide decisions and track results.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, communication, change management, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Experience in an ISO regulated electronics manufacturing or assembly environment strongly preferred.

Perks of being part of our team:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• FSA, HSA options
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match, fully vested
• Paid Time Off
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
• 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
• Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Relaxed business casual environment
• Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
• Frequent team building activities
• Career development opportunities

About us:

Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans).

A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts; corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.

Our culture:

We’re powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance, supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Lenze is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.