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The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages a team, resources and activities through Manufacturing Engineering in San Marcos manufacturing facility campus; ensure that all projects and activities are being planned, scheduled, and tracked in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures; coordinate and direct project and department activities, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technicians in a collaborative, accountable environment.
• Drive operational efficiency and performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Be responsible for engineering projects from concept to deployment, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement solutions that improve production, quality, and maintenance processes.
• Leverage automation, emerging technologies, and data-driven insights to optimize workflows.
• Ensure alignment to product quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle departmental budgets and capital expenditures in alignment with operational objectives.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives through innovative technologies and process improvements.
• Other as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing or manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role is .
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt) is a plus.
• Proven success in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Confirmed project management capabilities and experience driving cost-effective, scalable improvements.
• Strong mechanical proficiency and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or CREO and Microsoft Office tools.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to traverse across San Marcos, TX different buildings by walking.
• Regularly stand/walk/seat for periods of time across the office/manufacturing facility.