Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and execution to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective trailer manufacturing operations
Design, implement, and optimize production lines, manufacturing processes, and equipment systems
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing teams
Develop and execute manufacturing engineering strategies supporting mid
to long-term plant objectives
Lead equipment design concepts, installation, commissioning, and production trials
Drive automation initiatives, including robotic welding systems and automated manufacturing methods
Optimize manpower, productivity, takt time, capacity planning, and line balancing
Establish standard work, work instructions, and time study methodologies
Identify and execute cost-reduction and manufacturing method improvement initiatives
Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams and technical talent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible manufacturing engineering experience
Proven experience leading large engineering teams and capital projects
Experience in trailer, commercial vehicle, or similar manufacturing industries
Project management experience supporting new line or plant ramp-ups
Experience with large-scale welding automation (robot cells, gantries, positioners)

Director, Manufacturing Engineering

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