Manufacturing Engineering Manager II Responsibilities Designing arrangement of manufacturing equipment to ensure the most efficient and productive layout Designing the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions Conducting tests throughout all stages of production to determine control over applicable variables and troubleshooting/solving production problems Providing guidance to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques Ensuring that production processes and procedures follow regulations Supervises and is responsible for all phases of manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and cost Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, performs feasibility studies, and solves problems Directs and guides the work of teams and/or individuals Manages activities of a section within a department, sometimes through subordinate supervisors; typically also manages a team of Professional‑level associates Plant Leader with responsibility for a workforce Provides measurable input into development of new products, processes, standards, or business plans that will have direct impact on overall department results Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing processes, projects, and tactics within a discipline Communicates regularly with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers Interaction normally involves matters between functional areas Interaction normally involves matters between sister facilities and upper engineering management Participates in P & L monthly report and action plans Capex & Project Expense plant administration Plant layout management New business introduction and business unit transfers Process & headcount efficiency Process & methods standardization (CP, PFMEA, QPS, VA) Machines & tooling acquisition, validation, and liberation Establish strategy and plan for scrap reduction Develop plan for OEE improvement Plant and equipment maintenance administration TPM development and implementation to improve MTTR, MTBF, and availability Spare parts and perishable tooling management to reduce downtime Develop and update contingency and reaction plan for critical equipment defined Participate in EHS and environmental certifications for processes Develop and update safety methods for lock out‑Tag Out machinery Continuous improvement department management (5S, cost efficiency, visual management) Develop strategic planning for the department Root cause analysis for scrap, OEE, quality issues using A3 tool Cost deployment for main expenses plant to reduce overhead cost Qualifications BA or BS degree in engineering or operations management (or equivalent) At least 10 years of experience, 7 of which are hands‑on in manufacturing engineering and maintenance management roles Demonstrated experience with development of strategic initiatives in a metal or mechanical manufacturing company Strong knowledge of aluminum casting and injection equipment, tooling, and process controls Ability to drive productivity and compliance throughout a complex organization through influence Ability to support multifaced business requirements established by each segment Strategic, conceptual, and analytical thinking to assess problems, consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations Experience and business and operational segmentation preferred Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate, interact, and influence at all levels of the organization Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills Ability to provide accurate data and reports to analyze performance to make data‑driven decisions Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills Bilingual (French or Spanish) a plus 90% availability to travel occasionally High level of personal initiative, energy, and ownership of business results Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office applications required Knowledge of Oracle a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr