*This is NOT a job at ForceBrands*

Position Summary

The Manager of Engineering is responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies.

Essential Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, production, and quality assurance, to develop and implement new products or processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Implement industry standard process control techniques such as six sigma techniques to manage and develop production efficiencies and quality.
• Leads project management activities including acting as a point of contact for vendors.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicates workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participate in safety committee activities.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participate in food safety meetings as required.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related engineering degree).
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and project management.
• Experience with continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in building a culture of quality.
• Knowledge of statistics and using software to drive data analysis.
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participate in safety committee activities.
• Meet all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; verify they are being practiced by the QC team; lead and/or participate in food safety meetings.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel: This position requires up to 5% of travel to customers or conferences.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a regular, full-time position with daily hours on site. The ability to be available for work daily and extended hours as necessary.