About this role
The Associate Manager, Production Engineering will be responsible for meeting production forecasts, providing hands-on support and direction to the operations team. This role will ensure quality and safety of the Powder Coating operation while driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The successful candidate possesses a solid engineering background, setting up new manufacturing sites and strives to create an environment that is productive, encourages open communication, and fosters a collaborative environment that is exciting and fun.
- Lead daily production engineering and maintenance operations including planning, delivery, cost, yield (FTT), safety, quality, and staffing
- Maintain high standards in product quality, safety, resource utilization, and preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Hire, coach, and develop large cross-functional teams, both salaried and hourly
- Support new product launches, upgrades, and material changes by developing process plans, tracking budgets, and resolving project risks
- Manage engineering changes by assessing risks and creating mitigation plans, including heavy short-term process adjustments
- Oversee all shop floor transactions and documentation of critical feature and checkpoint data with downstream impact awareness
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and 5S initiatives while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (automotive preferred), with evidence of exceptional ability
- Deep understanding of Coatings, Pre Treatment and Sealer application
- Proven success in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and new product introduction (NPI) teams
- Track record of building and leading motivated, technically strong teams
- Strong knowledge of production systems, processes, product launches, and measurement/inspection techniques
- Committed to driving a positive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and morale-focused work environment