USA-Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Duravent Group – Jacksonville, Texas

Who We Are

Builder’s Best is a manufacturer of residential and commercial venting solutions, with 35+ years, 15+ patents, 1000+ SKUs, 6+ models of semi rigid aluminum duct, 7+ models of metal hoods, specialty elbows, close clearance periscopes and 2 facilities later (that is not a complete list) Builder’s Best supplies national companies with a wide range of venting products. It is our mission to provide quality venting materials at reasonable prices built here in the USA.

Our headquarters is in Jacksonville, Texas. We are centrally located in the rolling hills of east Texas, not far from Interstate 20, two hours east of Dallas and four hours north of Houston. We also maintain a manufacturing and distribution plant in Plant City, Florida.

As of 2024, Builder’s Best is part of the larger Duravent Group. The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role:

Our Engineering team is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This would be a full-time, on-site role located in Jacksonville, TX reporting to our Plant Manager.

What You Will Do:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and tool & die shop functions to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of HVAC products. This role owns the design, development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes, production equipment, tooling, and dies.

The position ensures high equipment uptime, robust tooling capability, disciplined preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement across engineering and technical support functions. Close coordination with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain is required to meet plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

How You Will Do It:

• Leadership & Accountability
  1. Lead, develop, and hold accountable Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Tool & Die teams; establish clear expectations, standard work, and performance discipline.
• Manufacturing Process Ownership
  1. Own the design, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
• Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
  1. Own preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and asset performance.
• Tool & Die Shop Ownership
  1. Lead the design, build, maintenance, and continuous improvement of tooling, dies, fixtures, and gauges to support production and quality requirements.
• Project & Capital Execution
  1. Lead engineering projects including NPI, equipment installations, automation, tooling upgrades, and capacity expansions, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Quality & Process Capability
  1. Ensure processes, equipment, and tooling meet quality standards; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and equipment-related issues.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement
  1. Deploy lean manufacturing, TPM, and structured problem-solving to improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower cost.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
  1. Ensure engineering, maintenance, and tool room activities comply with EHS requirements; enforce machine safety, guarding, and LOTO standards.
• Budget & Resource Management
  1. Develop and manage budgets for engineering, maintenance, tooling, and capital; control labor, spare parts, contractors, and tooling costs.
• Performance Metrics & Cross-Functional Alignment
  1. Track and report KPIs (OEE, downtime, tooling performance, project execution); partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve plant goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role, preferably in the HVAC or related industry.
• Proven experience in process design, project management, and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC products and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and manufacturing software (e.g., ERP systems).

What We Offer:

Builders Best offers competitive Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, 401K and an environment to grow and evolve your career with a great team and a dynamic company.

EEOC Statement:

Duravent and Builders Best is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or veteran status.

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