Senior Production Engineering Leader - High-Volume Ops

JMJ Phillip Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; GBP 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Production Engineering Manager for a leading automotive manufacturer in the Chattanooga area. You will lead Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, and Facilities teams, driving Lean initiatives, improving equipment reliability, and supporting new product introductions and ramp-ups.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, 10+ years in manufacturing, and a proven track record of operational improvements in high-volume settings such as automotive, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline; 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• 5–8+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, manufacturing projects, or technical operations.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably automotive or similar complex industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, equipment reliability, new product launches, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage capital projects, troubleshoot complex manufacturing challenges, and drive measurable operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, and Facilities teams supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, automation, equipment reliability, tooling, and production support systems.
• Lead new product implementation, process validation, equipment installation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean initiatives, equipment efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Manage capital projects and budgets while collaborating with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering expertise

Lean/Six Sigma

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

ERP/MES platforms

Industrial automation systems

Job description

JMJ Phillip Group seeks an experienced Production Engineering Manager for a leading automotive manufacturer in the Chattanooga area. You will lead Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, and Facilities teams, driving Lean initiatives, improving equipment reliability, and supporting new product introductions and ramp-ups.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, 10+ years in manufacturing, and a proven track record of operational improvements in high-volume settings such as automotive, with strong