Sr. Engineering Manager

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global partnered with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Senior Engineering Manager who will lead process improvement, automation, and engineering initiatives across multiple NC sites.

The role focuses on operational excellence, new product introductions, manufacturing readiness, and standardized engineering metrics to drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. Travel up to 30% within North Carolina is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• 5+ years in engineering leadership.
• Experience with ISO 9001 + IATF.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization experience.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and process engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean, and automation initiatives.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness.
• Improve production efficiency, quality, capacity, and throughput.
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain leadership.
• Develop standardized processes, best practices, and engineering metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation

Robotics

Advanced manufacturing technologies

Job description

We're partnering with a leading manufacturer seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead process improvement, automation, and engineering initiatives. This leader will drive operational excellence, support product launches, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing and process engineering teams
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean, and automation initiatives
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness
• Improve production efficiency, quality, capacity, and throughput
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain leadership
• Develop standardized processes, best practices, and engineering metrics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience
• 5+ years in engineering leadership
• Experience in complex manufacturing environments
• Experience with ISO 9001 + IATF
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization
• Exposure to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies preferred
• Ability to travel 30% across NC sites

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead strategic initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites
• Drive meaningful operational and engineering improvements
• Influence automation, technology, and growth investments
• High-visibility role with executive leadership exposure
• Opportunity to build and develop engineering teams