Production Engineering Manager in Rancho Cordova, California at Butcher Power Products

Butcher Power Products (BPP) designs and manufactures mission‑critical and industrial power solutions for essential infrastructure nationwide. Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, our teams collaborate closely across engineering, manufacturing, and operations to build reliable, high‑quality systems and take pride in delivering work that truly matters.
Position Summary: The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and executing manufacturing process design, optimization, and continuous improvement efforts to support efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role leads a team of approximately 8–12 production and manufacturing engineers, ensuring processes are well-designed, production issues are resolved quickly, and manufacturing operations are supported with practical, scalable solutions. As a key partner to Operations, this role works closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure engineering support is aligned with day-to-day production needs while continuously improving performance across throughput, quality, and cost. Scope of Leadership:

• Direct leadership of 8–12 production/manufacturing engineers and technical resources
• Day-to-day management of engineering support for production operations
• Partnership with Production supervisors, Project Management, Quality, and Maintenance teams
• Execution ownership of process improvements and operational support initiatives

Key Responsibilities: 1. Team Leadership & Execution:

• Lead, coach and oversee the production engineering team, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable.
• Prioritize team workload based on production needs, business priorities, and operational impact
• Ensure timely resolution of technical and process-related issues on the production floor
• Develop team capabilities in problem-solving, process design, and cross-functional collaboration

2. Manufacturing Process Ownership:

• Own the development, improvement, and standardization of production processes
• Ensure processes are efficient, repeatable, and aligned with production throughput and quality requirements
• Maintain and improve process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and control plans
• Drive consistency in tooling, process methods, and manufacturing practices

3. Production Support & Problem Solving:

• Ensure the engineering team is effectively supporting production in resolving issues impacting output, scrap, or rework
• Drive structured root cause problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions
• Partner with Production leadership to reduce downtime, variability, and inefficiencies

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, labor efficiency, and scrap reduction
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma tools, and practical problem-solving approaches
• Track and drive measurable improvements in key operational metrics

5. Cost & Efficiency Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce production costs through process improvements and material optimization
• Improve labor utilization and cycle time performance across production processes
• Support Operations and Finance with data-driven improvement initiatives

6. Quality & Compliance Partnership:

• Partner with Quality to ensure production processes meet internal standards and external requirements (ISO, UL, etc.)
• Ensure processes are consistent, controlled, and audit-ready
• Support investigation and resolution of quality issues through engineering solutions

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Operations leadership to align engineering priorities with production needs
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality, and other engineering teams as needed
• Communicate risks, constraints, and progress clearly to leadership

8. Safety & Operational Discipline:

• Ensure all process improvements, equipment, and engineering activities follow company safety standards
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and operational discipline within the team

Qualifications: Required:

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering
• 4+ years of leadership or team management experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and production systems
• Demonstrated ability to solve production issues and improve process performance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and data analysis

Preferred:

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with UL891, switchgear, or electrical manufacturing environments
• Experience working closely with production teams in a hands-on capacity
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools

Core Competencies:

• Production process improvement and optimization
• Team leadership and performance management
• Root cause problem solving
• Continuous improvement execution
• Cost and efficiency focus
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Quality and compliance awareness

CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $145,000 – $165,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butcher Power Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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