Engineering Manager - Aliniti : Job Details

We're hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee and optimize our production processes while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. In this critical role, you'll design efficient workflows, drive cost-saving improvements, and uphold the highest standards in quality and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and love solving complex production challenges, we want to talk to you! The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the manufacturing engineering function-developing and optimizing production processes, improving quality and efficiency, and managing a team of engineers. This role ensures seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and meet strategic business goals. What You'll Do:

• Process Design & Optimization
• Develop and continuously refine manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows to increase efficiency, minimize waste, and improve throughput.
• Project Management
• Lead end-to-end engineering projects-define timelines, manage budgets, allocate resources, and deliver measurable results.
• Team Leadership
• Direct and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers. Provide technical guidance, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.
• Quality Assurance & Improvement
• Enforce quality control processes, proactively resolve quality issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Cost Control
• Analyze production and labor costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements for financial efficiency.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Monitor KPIs (cycle time, scrap rates, yield, uptime) and apply insights to optimize performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective product transitions and process scalability.
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
• Equipment Oversight
• Manage equipment maintenance, upgrades, and new acquisitions to support production reliability.

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, ideally in chip-cutting or similar environments
• Proven team leadership experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Access a plus
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Commitment to safety-first workplace culture