Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Brodhead, WI

Our client is in need of a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee all technical aspects of manufacturing in their facility. This well-established company specializes in the production of agricultural and industrial large equipment.

Company

• A key player in the agricultural equipment industry
• A growing, multinational organization with a revenue of $1.3 billion and a workforce of over 5,000 employees
• Located in Brodhead, WI with several hundred team members
• Production orders booked for the next year
• Dedicated and innovative CEO who rose through the ranks
• Exceptional culture centered on safety and individual growth

Benefits and Features

• Highly competitive benefits package including a 3% employer match on 401K, health, vision, dental, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and life insurance
• Rewarding bonus program
• Work/Life Balance - real vacation time without being tied to work obligations
• Culture of continuous improvement where everyone's input is valued
• Business casual work environment

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of 12 engineers, programmers, and technicians, ensuring timely project completion and providing guidance in design decisions
• Set department goals aligned with overall engineering objectives
• Develop training programs and lead process improvement teams
• Evaluate product designs, recommending modifications to optimize cost, quality, safety, and production capabilities
• Provide technical support for design and manufacturing issues
• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, productivity, quality, safety, and feasibility
• Prioritize and implement cost-reduction projects in collaboration with the Director of Operations
• Respond promptly and effectively to safety, quality, and production concerns
• Manage the acquisition of manufacturing assets
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on plant layout, construction, and expansion initiatives
• Facilitate coordination between production, design engineering, production and inventory control, and sales for efficient production

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting
• Experience in sheet metal manufacturing (cut, bend, machine, weld, paint, and assembly)
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles