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We are looking for a proactive Engineering Manager who challenges existing processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and translates technical solutions into measurable business results. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on the production floor, collaborating across departments, and developing long-term strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency. Our expectation is simple: leverage engineering expertise, innovation, and technology to increase throughput, reduce costs, and continuously improve our manufacturing operations. Qualified candidates must be able to work an onsite schedule at our Greeneville, TN office/facility.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Throughput & Process Optimization
Lead initiatives to increase manufacturing throughput, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve production efficiency.
Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and material flow to identify opportunities for increased capacity and productivity.
Implement improvements that reduce cycle times, changeover times, scrap, and non-value-added activities.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, and uptime.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to drive sustainable operational improvements.
Cost Reduction & Productivity
Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable financial improvements.
Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material, scrap, maintenance, and other manufacturing expenses.
Lead value engineering and process improvement projects that improve manufacturing efficiency and product profitability.
Evaluate improvement opportunities using cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and operational performance data.
Partner with Operations and Finance to establish cost reduction targets and validate realized savings.
Automation & Manufacturing Technology
Develop and execute an automation strategy that improves throughput, productivity, quality, and manufacturing costs.
Identify opportunities to automate manual operations through robotics, advanced controls, automated material handling, and other technologies.
Lead the evaluation, justification, implementation, and commissioning of automation solutions.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers, systems integrators, and internal technical resources to develop effective automation solutions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical applications that improve manufacturing competitiveness.
Capital Planning & Project Execution
Develop and maintain a rolling 2–3 year capital investment plan aligned with operational and strategic objectives.
Lead capital projects from concept and financial justification through installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
Manage project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and external suppliers.
Ensure capital investments achieve established performance expectations and financial returns.
Engineering Leadership & Operational Support
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and engineering technicians.
Establish departmental priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for project execution.
Provide technical leadership in resolving complex manufacturing and equipment challenges.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve plant performance.
Support new product introductions, process development, equipment reliability, and manufacturing quality.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement,…