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Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, this role establishes and executes the strategy, standards, systems, and talent required to translate product designs into safe, repeatable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing processes.\nThe Director leads two integrated teams: (1) Manufacturing Engineering and \nIndustrial Engineering, responsible for EBOM-to-MBOM transformation, manufacturing product structures, Methods of Manufacture, routings, work instructions, plant layouts, digital twin simulations, equipment capacity models, tooling, equipment, and machinery; and (2) Continuous Improvement, responsible for Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, Lean manufacturing initiatives, standard work, and structured problem solving. The role partners closely with Manufacturing Operations across several value streams, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, and EHS to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and manufacturing readiness while \nsupporting new product introductions, capacity expansion, and growth across multiple manufacturing locations.\nMinimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):\nBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree or MBA preferred.\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operational excellence, or manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years of leading technical teams.\nDemonstrated experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and/or Continuous Improvement functions in a complex manufacturing environment.\nStrong knowledge of EBOM-to-MBOM transformation, manufacturing product structures, routings, Methods of Manufacture, work instructions, configuration control, and engineering change implementation.\nExperience with plant layout, line design, capacity analysis, labor standards, material flow, simulation, tooling, equipment specification, automation, and capital project justification.\nDemonstrated application of Lean manufacturing methods, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.\nExperience supporting new product introduction, design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and production launch readiness.\nStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP, PLM, CAD, and manufacturing data systems. Experience with IFS or similar enterprise systems is preferred.\nExperience in multi-site, engineered-to-order, configure-to-order, or mixed-model manufacturing is preferred. Experience with fabrication, electrical equipment, switchgear, power generation equipment, or energy storage systems is a plus.\nStrong business and financial acumen, including capital planning, return-on investment analysis, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.\nProven ability to lead organizational change, develop technical talent, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and shop-floor employees.\nLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.\nJob Duties and Responsibilities:\nDepartment Leadership and StrategyProvide overall leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams.\nDevelop and execute a multi-year functional strategy aligned with manufacturing growth, capacity expansion, product roadmaps, and operational priorities.\nEstablish clear ownership, decision rights, governance, standards, staffing plans, and performance expectations for the department.\nPrioritize department resources against the highest-impact safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and growth opportunities.\nBuild a scalable technical organization that can consistently support existing plants, new facilities, and future value streams.\n\nManufacturing EngineeringOwn the manufacturing process from product design release through production readiness and sustained execution. • Lead EBOM-to-MBOM conversion and establish governance for manufacturing product structures, routings, operations, and manufacturing master data.\nDevelop, approve, and maintain Methods of Manufacture, standardized work instructions, process specifications, tooling requirements, and production documentation.\nPartner with Product Engineering to drive design for manufacturability and design for assembly, resolve manufacturability risks, and ensure engineering changes are implemented effectively.\nLead manufacturing process development, validation, release, and ongoing process control for new and existing products.\nEstablish common manufacturing engineering methods and standards across sites and value streams.\n\nIndustrial Engineering and Factory DesignLead plant layout, production line design, workstation design, material flow, space utilization, and manufacturing footprint optimization.\nDevelop capacity models, labor standards, cycle-time analysis, line balancing methods, and constraint management processes.\nBuild and apply digital twin and discrete-event simulation capabilities to evaluate layouts, staffing scenarios, equipment strategies, throughput, and future-state capacity.\nSupport facility expansions, new plant launches, value stream moves, and production line installations from concept through operational handoff.\nImprove ergonomics, point-of-use material presentation, travel distance, flow, and overall factory efficiency.\n\nEquipment, Machinery, Tooling, and AutomationLead the evaluation, specification, justification, selection, installation, commissioning, and production acceptance of manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and automation.\nDevelop equipment and manufacturing technology roadmaps that support safety, quality, capacity, productivity, and scalability.\nPartner with Facilities, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to ensure capital projects meet technical, operational, compliance, schedule, and budget requirements.\nEstablish standards for equipment requirements, acceptance criteria, process capability, operator training, documentation, and handoff to production and maintenance.\nMonitor capital project benefits and ensure expected capacity, labor, quality, and cost outcomes are realized.\n\nContinuous Improvement and Lean ManufacturingLead the Continuous Improvement team and establish a structured improvement system across manufacturing sites and value streams.\nFacilitate and govern Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, visual management, structured problem solving, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.\nDevelop a prioritized improvement pipeline based on operational performance, business impact, and value stream needs.\nCoach leaders and employees in Lean principles, problem solving, waste identification, and sustainment practices.\nEnsure improvement activity produces measurable and sustained gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, lead time, and employee engagement.\nCreate mechanisms to replicate successful improvements and standard practices across the manufacturing network.\n\nNew Product Introduction and Manufacturing ReadinessRepresent Manufacturing in new product introduction, product configuration, and engineering change processes.\nDefine and manage manufacturing readiness criteria for MBOMs, routings, work instructions, tooling, equipment, training, quality controls, materials, and capacity.\nIdentify launch risks early, assign corrective actions, and provide clear readiness reporting to functional and executive leadership.\nEnsure lessons learned from launches and production issues are incorporated into product design and manufacturing standards.\n\nPerformance Management and GovernanceEstablish and monitor department metrics, operating rhythms, project reviews, and accountability systems.\nTrack functional effectiveness through measures such as MBOM and work instruction readiness, launch performance, engineering change cycle time, throughput, labor productivity, capacity utilization, capital benefits, 5S sustainment, and improvement savings.\nUse data and structured problem solving to identify gaps, determine priorities, and ensure corrective actions are completed and sustained.\nProvide concise reporting on project status, resource needs, risks, benefits, and performance to the VP of Manufacturing and cross-functional leaders.\n\nPeople Leadership and Cross-Functional PartnershipRecruit, organize, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Continuous Improvement professionals.\nDevelop technical career paths, competency models, succession plans, and training plans that strengthen department capability.\nCreate a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical rigor, practical problem solving, and active shop-floor engagement.\nPartner closely with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Facilities, Maintenance, Finance, and EHS to achieve shared business objectives.\nServe as the primary manufacturing engineering advisor to the VP of Manufacturing and plant leadership.\n\nWorking Conditions:\nThis position is hybrid.\nOccasional travel may be required for training or meetings.\nMust be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different time zones (Central/Eastern/Mountain/Pacific), if necessary.\nBe flexible for after-hours tasks, as needed. 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