Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Role

Were seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering across two production facilities in Holland Michigan supporting approximately 250 employees. Youll lead a team of two Manufacturing Engineers while partnering closely with Operations and Product Design Engineering to improve manufacturability drive continuous improvement and execute capital projects that support business growth.

The two facilities serve different manufacturing modelsengineered-to-order custom products and configured-to-order production with aftermarket warehousingmaking this an exciting opportunity for a leader who enjoys solving diverse operational challenges.

What Youll Do:

Lead Manufacturing Engineering

• Lead coach and develop a team of two Manufacturing Engineers.
• Establish team priorities performance goals and professional development plans.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety quality customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations leadership to improve productivity and remove operational barriers.

Drive Capital Projects & Facility Improvements

• Lead the planning justification and execution of capital investment (CAPEX) projects.
• Manage equipment upgrades facility improvements infrastructure enhancements and capacity expansion projects.
• Oversee facility maintenance strategies in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.
• Deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget.

Improve Manufacturing Processes

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety quality productivity and cost performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Support the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and automation where appropriate.
• Drive measurable operational improvements across both facilities.

Partner Across Engineering & Operations

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering liaison between Product Design Engineering and Operations.
• Influence product designs to improve manufacturability quality and cost.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes while ensuring manufacturing readiness.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Quality Supply Chain Maintenance and Production teams.

Lead Cross-Functional Projects

• Manage multiple engineering and operational projects simultaneously.
• Develop project plans budgets schedules and resource plans.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate progress and results with business leaders and stakeholders.

Champion Safety & Quality

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards company policies and applicable regulations.
• Promote a culture where safety accountability and continuous improvement are everyday priorities.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5 plus years of manufacturing engineering operations engineering or related experience
• 2 plus years of people leadership experience or demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering projects
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements and Lean initiatives
• Proven success managing CAPEX projects from planning through implementation
• Strong project management budgeting and resource planning skills
• Experience working closely with Operations Quality Supply Chain Maintenance and Product Engineering teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative hands-on leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement.

Why This Role

This is more than a traditional manufacturing engineering management position. Youll have the opportunity to:

• Influence manufacturing strategy across two unique production environments
• Lead meaningful capital investments that improve operations
• Build strong partnerships between Engineering and Operations
• Develop and mentor an engineering team
• Drive Lean transformation and operational excellence
• Make visible contributions that improve safety quality productivity and customer satisfaction

If youre an engineering leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves developing people and making a measurable impact on manufacturing performance wed love to hear from you.

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At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation