Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Plastics & Automation

Calqulate; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Generous paid time off (20 days)

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Anderson, SC, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing engineering, process tooling, automation, and NPI. You will drive capital projects, improve OEE, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

The role requires a strong background in plastics processing (blow-molding/injection-molding), Lean/Six Sigma, and automotive quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in plastics processing (blow-molding/injection-molding) and automotive plastics.
• Experience leading capital projects, process improvements, and technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Tooling, Automation, and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production technologies.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity and reduce scrap and cycle times.
• Lead capital investment projects including equipment spec, procurement, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to improve OEE and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, OSHA, and EPA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

Automation hardware

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Anderson, SC, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and optimize manufacturing engineering, process tooling, automation, and NPI. You will drive capital projects, improve OEE, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

The role requires a strong background in plastics processing (blow-molding/injection-molding), Lean/Six Sigma, and automotive quality standards.