Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Onsite

Tupelo/Verona, MS, United States

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It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. 

What You’ll Do
As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll be part of our team located in Tupelo, MS. You’ll get to:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and tool and die professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Direct and coordinate production, processing, distribution, and engineering activities across the facility, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments.
• Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for cost savings, efficiency, utilization, inventory reduction, working capital turns, complexity management, and overall safety.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of semi-automated robotic cells, ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and implement process improvements leveraging robotics and automation to increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve product quality.
• Coordinate with automation vendors and integrators for installation, upgrades, and technical support of robotic systems.
• Ensure all equipment and processes, including robotic cells, comply with safety, ergonomic, regulatory, and quality standards; conduct risk assessments and employee training on safe operation.
• Monitor and analyze performance data from manufacturing and robotic systems (e.g., OEE, downtime, yield) to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage programming and reprogramming of robots (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, robot controllers) to accommodate new products, process changes, or efficiency improvements.
• Champion the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT sensors, data analytics, and predictive maintenance, to enhance the performance of automated systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the design and launch of new or revised products and semi-automated production lines, including layout planning, equipment selection, process validation, and launch readiness reviews.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment; manage set-up workshops to improve mold change time and throughput.
• Prepare capital expenditure justifications for production equipment and manage construction/installation of primary and auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in PMP/APQP reviews, FMEA activities, and represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Validate KPI reporting, convergence actions, plant capital equipment/capacity needs, and team hiring ramp curve.
• Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related field) required.
• 5+ years experience managing in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa) and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and robotic cell integration.
• Knowledge of safety standards for robotic systems (e.g., ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 10218).
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from automated systems to drive process improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven experience in project development and management through successful completion.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage personnel, including coaching and employee development.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). 

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