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SL Tennessee

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

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Manufacturing Engineer Manager General Description Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities for Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations. Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, automation systems, and process improvements. Responsibilities II-2-1. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
  • Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities across Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly operations.
  • Manage engineering resources, priorities, KPIs, and team development to support business objectives.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians to achieve departmental objectives. II-2-2. New Program Launch & Localization
  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities from development through SOP and mass production.
  • Maintain compliance with IATF, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Prepare and manage engineering documents, reports, and production data. II-2-3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues. II-2-4. Automation & Manufacturing Systems
  • Lead automation projects including robotics, PLC, painting, injection molding equipment, and assembly equipment.
  • Support manufacturing system development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process stabilization. II-2-5. Capacity Planning & Layout Management
  • Develop manufacturing layouts and capacity plans to support business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze production requirements and optimize equipment, manpower, facility utilization, and manufacturing capacity.
II-2-6. CAPEX
& Facility Development
  • Lead annual CAPEX planning, budgeting, equipment procurement, and manufacturing investment projects.
  • Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. II-2-7. Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Support
  • Improve equipment uptime and manufacturing efficiency through engineering and maintenance collaboration.
  • Lead downtime reduction activities, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions.
Job Requirements Work Experience 10+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Operations. 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and manufacturing projects. Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field required. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of Injection Molding, Painting, Assembly, Automation, and Manufacturing Systems. Proficient in
APQP, PFMEA, IATF
16949, Capacity Planning, Layout Design, and CAPEX Management. Proven ability to lead manufacturing expansion, plant startup, and production transfer projects. Strong financial and business acumen with experience in budgeting, CAPEX justification and ROI analysis. PI37a45f31bb80-25404-40990326