MXL Engineering Manager at MXL Industries – Lancaster, Pennsylvania

MXL Industries

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Category: SALARY
Requisition Number: MXLEN001147

Posted: January 13, 2026
Schedule: Full Time
Job DetailsDescription

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team in support of safe, stable, and capable manufacturing operations. This role serves as an engineering leader accountable for systems, results, and organizational capability, while also acting as a strong operational partner within the plant. The Engineering Manager drives continuous improvement through Lean principles, data-driven decision making, and structured problem-solving. The role owns engineering project execution, capital procurement and ensures engineering standards and processes are robust and sustained.This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast- paced manufacturing environment.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team in support of safe, stable, and capable manufacturing operations. This role serves as an engineering leader accountable for systems, results, and organizational capability, while also acting as a strong operational partner within the plant. The Engineering Manager drives continuous improvement through Lean principles, data-driven decision making, and structured problem-solving. The role owns engineering project execution, capital procurement and ensures engineering standards and processes are robust and sustained. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast- paced manufacturing environment. Success in the role depends on close cross-functional collaboration to improve quality, cost, delivery, and safety performance—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership and People Management

  • Lead, develop, and coach a multi-disciplinary engineering team across multiple technical disciplines.
  • Own engineering headcount planning, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Establish clear priorities, accountability, and expectations aligned with plant objectives.
  • Build engineering capability through standard work, training, mentoring, and continuous improvement of skills.

  APQP / New Product Development (NPD):

  • Own engineering execution of APQP and NPD activities.
  • Ensure robust process design, risk mitigation, and launch readiness.
  • Capture and standardize lessons learned to improve future launches.

  Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership:

  • Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive structured root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are sustained.
  • Promote a culture of standardization, waste elimination, and data-driven improvement.
  • Communicate and lead significant change efforts by delegating tasks, setting expectations, and holding employees accountable for results.

  Capital Projects:

  • Develop business cases, cost estimates, and ROI analyses to support capital investment decisions.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and meet performance expectations.

  Data Collection, Analysis & MES Ownership:

  • Own engineering data collection, analysis, and reporting systems.
  • Ensure MES and production data systems provide actionable, trusted metrics used routinely by operations and leadership.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret production and quality data to identify trends and support process improvements.
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process, tooling, or equipment issues impacting production performance or product quality.

  Manufacturing and Engineering Systems:

  Own capital project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Lead new equipment installations, line modifications, and improvement projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing cellular flow, layout, and material movement.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
  • Develop and lead Design of Experiment (DOEs) to aid in root cause analysis or production optimization.
  • Provide technical leadership sufficient to challenge assumptions, guide decisions, and support timely escalation and resolution when needed.
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to product and process design to improve quality, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Insurance (Life, Pet, Cancer, Disability and more)

ABOUT PLASKOLITE

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world thru long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

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