Lead manufacturing engineering, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives High-impact leadership role in a growing manufacturing operation. About Our Client Our client is a global manufacturer with a strong commitment to operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. The company offers a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for engineering teams, manufacturing performance, and long-term operational strategy. Job Description Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team while supporting overall plant performance objectives. Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost across manufacturing operations. Manage capital equipment projects from justification through implementation and qualification. Develop tooling, equipment specifications, manufacturing processes, and facility improvement plans. Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support business objectives. Analyze production data and implement solutions to improve throughput, efficiency, and product quality. Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban, and continuous improvement programs. Oversee manufacturing layouts, workforce planning, capacity analysis, and process optimization activities. Manage engineering budgets, cost-reduction initiatives, and resource allocation. Mentor engineering personnel and build future technical and operational leaders. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants The Successful Applicant A successful 'Manufacturing Engineering Manager' should have: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with leadership responsibility. Proven experience managing engineering teams within a precision manufacturing environment. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Capital Projects. Experience with ISO quality systems and manufacturing best practices. Knowledge of tooling design, machining processes, GD&T, and production optimization. Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and personnel development skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What's on Offer Salary of $140,000 to $150,000. Comprehensive benefits. Leadership role with significant operational impact. Interested? Apply today.