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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

East Canton, OH 44730

Posted: 10/17/2025 Job Number: 51233925 Pay Rate: $100000-115000 / year

Job Description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER  Position Type: Direct Hire, Full- Time, ExemptPosition Location: East Canton, Ohio Position Shift:  1st ShiftPosition Salary:  Up to $100K Description Our client is currently seeking  a full-time Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their East Canton, OH location.  The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and actively participating in the engineering function that supports manufacturing operations to ensure completion of customer product requirements on time and with the highest quality, while maintaining an environment that focuses on the company’s How We Work Principles of Safety and Compliance, Customer Focus, Respect, Integrity, Problem Solvers, and Teamwork. Reports to: Operations Manager Responsibilities:
  • Leads and maintains an environment that puts Safety and Compliance first.
  • Actively participates in delivering consistent, high-quality products, continuously seeking out and implementing improvements.
  • Owns the development, implementation, and sustainment of production equipment for improved quality, lead time, or capacity.
  • Analyzes and utilizes data from production reporting and business systems to establish objectives, monitor performance, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Collaborates with Process Engineer and other production team members for initiatives to improve yield, reduce variability, and achieve targeted quality levels.
  • Plans and executes capital projects including justification, vendor selection, installation, commissioning, and hand-off with proper documentation and training.
  • Partners closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering & Maintenance to achieve site objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
  • Leads and actively participates in the manufacturing portion of new product introduction (NPI) and process transfers into manufacturing, ensuring readiness of tooling, fixtures, routings, BOMs, cycle times, and training.
  • Leads in the definition and maintenance of accurate prints, BOMs, routings, labor standards, and process parameters within ERP system; ensure timely and complete change control.
  • Facilitates structured root cause analysis and drive robust CAPA to prevent recurrence of safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and implements appropriate automation and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
  • Develops process risk assessments (PFMEA) and appropriate control plans; ensures compliance and sustainment on the shop floor.
  • Recommends improvements to, replacements of, or additional equipment to maximize quality production and minimize downtime.
  • Directs and participates in administrative requirements to ensure all team obligations are completed accurately and on time.
  • Champions ISO conformance and drive 5S culture through the engineering and production teams.
  • Additional duties as assigned. 
 Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical/Ceramic/Chemical Engineering or related field
  • Type of experience: Manufacturing/process engineering leadership, hands-on support of production in a high-mix or production environment, cross-functional project leadership.
  • Skills: Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision-Making, Organization, Analytical, Team Development, Performance Monitoring, Lean/CI, Process Improvement, Influence, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Proficiency with MS Office; comfortable with ERP/MES, data analysis, and technical documentation; Professionalism; Change Management; Effective Presentation
  • Years of experience: 5–7 in manufacturing engineering leadership; ceramics or similar process industry preferred. Combustion experience with kilns a plus.
  • Skills: Advanced SPC/DOE, cost and variance analysis, facilities/utilities understanding related to thermal processes.
  • Certifications: Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), OSHA 10/30, ASQ CQE/CMQ-OE, PMP, CTME, Forklift.
 Supervisory Responsibilities: None Physical Requirements:  
  • Extensive walking and standing.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to access all areas of the facility (warehouse, production floor, mezzanines, and docks).
  • Willing and able to work in environments that may be hot, humid, dusty, and noisy; adherence to safe work practices and PPE is required.
 Competencies:
  • Drives Results
  • Builds Effective Teams
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Manages Complexity
  • Tech Savvy
  • Business Insight
  • Drives Engagement
  • Instills Trust
  • Manages Conflict
  • Develops Talent
  • Persuades
 Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and paid parental leave.   

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