Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Brodhead, WI

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

Company

• A prominent player in the agricultural equipment industry
• A rapidly expanding multinational organization with an annual revenue of $1.3 billion and over 5,000 employees
• The Brodhead location has a sizeable workforce
• Production orders are booked for a year in advance
• Dynamically led by a CEO who was internally promoted to drive the organization to new heights
• An exceptional corporate culture that prioritizes safety and individual growth

Benefits and Features

• Significant value placed on employees' well-being and satisfaction
• EXCELLENT benefits and compensation package, including a 3% employer match on 401K, health, vision, dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more
• A reliable bonus program
• Work/Life Balance prioritized, allowing for genuine vacations without the need to constantly work remotely
• Culture of continuous improvement, valuing input and ideas from all levels of the organization
• Business casual workplace environment

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead a team of 12 engineers, programmers, and technicians, overseeing department performance, project completion, and providing guidance on design decisions. Other responsibilities include:

• Setting goals and objectives for the department to align with overall engineering objectives
• Developing training programs and facilitating process improvement teams
• Reviewing new designs, recommending modifications to optimize cost, quality, safety, and production capabilities
• Providing technical engineering support for design and manufacturing issues
• Evaluating manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness, productivity, quality, safety, and feasibility
• Responding promptly and effectively to safety, quality, and production concerns
• Overseeing the investigation, justification, and acquisition of manufacturing assets
• Coordinating designs and manufacturing efforts with production, design engineering, production and inventory control, and sales

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing engineering professionals in a similar heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience with sheet metal manufacturing processes (cutting, bending, machining, welding, painting, and assembly)
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles