Director Manufacturing Engineering Quality

Overview:
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality leads a team responsible for all aspects of manufacturing engineering and quality operations ensuring the organization is continuously improving processes maintaining a safe working environment and upholding the highest quality standards. This role is critical in leading coaching and developing a highperforming team fostering a culture of lean manufacturing and ensuring alignment with the companys strategic objectives. The role primarily supports Assembly warehousing and Metal Fabrication operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy:
  • Lead and manage a team of manufacturing engineers lean leadership and quality professionals ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
  • Develop and execute strategies that align manufacturing material flow and quality goals with organizational growth and performance objectives.
  • Provide leadership coaching and career development opportunities for the team to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Kaizen 5S Visual Management) to enhance productivity eliminate waste and improve process flow.
  • Implement principles from the Toyota Production System to drive operational excellence across Metal Fabrication and Assembly operations.
  • Oversee the design optimization and validation of manufacturing processes to achieve costefficiency reliability and highquality standards.
• Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Oversight:
  • Ensure the team provides technical leadership in manufacturing processes including metal fabrication welding painting mechanical assembly and electrical assembly.
  • Lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of robust quality management systems ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Guide the team in implementing visual management tools to enhance communication and operational transparency.
• Collaboration and CrossFunctional Engagement:
  • Partner with Production Supply Chain Product Engineering and other functions to deliver engineering solutions that support business goals.
  • Collaborate with Quality & Compliance teams to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
  • Facilitate smooth introduction of new products equipment and processes through effective coordination and technical support.
• Team Development and Mentorship:
  • Build and lead highperforming engineering and quality teams fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous learning.
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members ensuring a pipeline of skilled talent.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability within the team to drive results.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting:
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering and quality functions.
  • Drive accountability for meeting goals related to safety quality delivery and cost.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
  • Develop and manage budgets for engineering and quality activities ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or related field). A Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Toyota Production System Kaizen 5S and Visual Management.
• Proven track record of leading and developing highperforming teams in Metal Fabrication and Assembly operations including welding painting mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills with experience managing large crossfunctional teams.
• Familiarity with CAD and CAE software for design simulation and process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects budgets and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other jobrelated duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancyrelated condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S. or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.