Manufacturing Engineering Manager
San Antonio, TX - USA
Job Summary
Are you a manufacturing leader who thrives on driving innovation improving processes and developing high-performing teams International is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a talented group of engineers responsible for supporting and advancing our manufacturing this role youll have the opportunity to shape the future of production by overseeing equipment tooling automation systems and process improvements that help deliver world-class products. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams influence new product launches and champion continuous improvement initiatives that drive quality efficiency and operational excellence.
If youre passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges implementing cutting-edge technology and leading teams to success wed love to hear from you.
As International Motors continues to grow in San Antonio we are expanding our production operations with the introduction of a night production shift. The night shift is Monday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM with production planned to begin in early 2027.
This position will initially work DayShift and be required to transition to NightShift as the operation ramps up in mid-2027.
Day Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30 AM4:00 PM.
Night Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:30 PM4:00 AM.
This is a salaried position supporting a manufacturing operation. While the primary schedule aligns with the designated production shift employees are expected to provide operational support as needed to meet business objectives. This may require working outside normal production hours including extended shifts production startup activities recovery efforts and occasional weekend support based on operational requirements.
Shift Differential: 10% differential upon transitioning to Night Shift work schedule.
- Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for supporting production equipment tooling and manufacturing systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety quality productivity and cost reduction.
- Partner with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and product development teams to successfully integrate new products equipment and processes into production.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and assign engineering projects that improve operational performance.
- Ensure manufacturing equipment and tooling remain reliable efficient and capable of meeting production demands.
- Oversee the development of specifications scopes of work and installation plans for manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Support the deployment and maintenance of automation technologies robotics fluid fill systems urethane dispensing equipment and other advanced manufacturing solutions.
- Develop reporting monitoring and process-control systems that enable data-driven decision making.
- Foster a culture of accountability innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience
OR
- Masters degree and at least 4 years of product manufacturing experience
OR
- At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience
- Qualified candidates excluding current employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Were especially interested in candidates who bring experience with:
- Tooling and equipment design
- Automation systems design implementation and maintenance
- Robotics and robotic work cells
- Fluid fill equipment and urethane dispensing systems
- Torque tool management and maintenance
- Manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning
- Developing equipment specifications and scopes of work
- Lean Manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel capabilities
- Leading and developing engineering teams
This position offers competitive market-based compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range with the final offer based on the candidates applicable skills knowledge and experience.
About TRATON
With its brands Scania MAN International and Volkswagen Truck & BusTRATONSE is the parent and holding company of theTRATONGROUP and one of the worlds leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Groups product portfolio comprises trucks buses and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Companys ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Groups commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831 to the 15000-person-strong company we are todayfew companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle Illinois International Motors LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket everything we do our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner safer world we all deserve. As of 2021 we joined Scania MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more visit.
*International Motors LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Texas and Utah.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Required Experience:
Manager