Manufacturing Engineer Manager in Clinton, Tennessee at SL Tennessee

• • Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities for Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations.

  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, automation systems, and process improvements.

• II-2-1. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

  – Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations.

  – Manage engineering resources, priorities, KPIs, and team development to support business objectives.

  – Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians to achieve departmental objectives.

  II-2-2. New Program Launch & Localization

  – Lead manufacturing readiness activities from development through SOP and mass production.

  – Maintain compliance with IATF, safety, and environmental standards.

  – Prepare and manage engineering documents, reports, and production data.

  II-2-3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

  – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

  – Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues.

  II-2-4. Automation & Manufacturing Systems

  – Lead automation projects including robotics, PLC, painting, injection molding equipment, and assembly equipment.

  – Support manufacturing system development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process stabilization.

  II-2-5. Capacity Planning & Layout Management

  – Develop manufacturing layouts and capacity plans to support business growth and operational efficiency.

  – Analyze production requirements and optimize equipment, manpower, facility utilization, and manufacturing capacity.

  II-2-6. CAPEX & Facility Development

  – Lead annual CAPEX planning, budgeting, equipment procurement, and manufacturing investment projects.

  – Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

  II-2-7. Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Support

  – Improve equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency through engineering and maintenance collaboration.

  – Lead downtime reduction activities, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Operations.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and manufacturing projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Injection Molding, Painting, Assembly, Automation, and Manufacturing Systems.

• Proficient in APQP, PFMEA, IATF 16949, Capacity Planning, Layout Design, and CAPEX Management.

• Proven ability to lead manufacturing expansion, plant startup, and production transfer projects.

• Strong financial and business acumen with experience in budgeting, CAPEX justification and ROI analysis.