Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (High-Volume Production)

• Monroe, Ohio
• $110,000 – $130,000 + 10% Bonus
• Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a leading high-volume manufacturer who are looking to bring in a strong engineering leader to take ownership of plant performance, engineering direction, and team development.

This is a key leadership role within the plant, ideal for someone coming from a Manufacturing, Process, or Plant Engineering background, with proven leadership experience , looking to step into a broader, high-impact role.

You will be leading a team of 8–12 Engineers across Manufacturing, Process, and Controls, driving improvements across: Plant Performance, CI, Equipment Reliability, Automation and New Product Introduction.

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager , your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing, Process, and Controls Engineers
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant efficiency
• Support and lead new equipment, automation, and product introductions
• Oversee capital projects, upgrades, and engineering initiatives
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operations to improve uptime and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and process issues
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, and overall plant capability

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• Background in high-volume manufacturing (Automotive, Packaging, Plastics, etc.)
• Strong experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering
• Proven leadership experience (Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager level)
• Solid understanding of automation, controls, and electrical systems
• Experience driving continuous improvement (Lean / CI / Six Sigma)
• Strong understanding of plant operations, engineering, and maintenance interaction
• Ability to lead from the front and develop a high-performing team
• Proven background in Process/Manufacturing Engineering.

Why This Role?

• Genuine opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership position
• Visibility across the plant and influence on performance
• Strong investment in engineering, automation, and improvement
• Opportunity to shape and develop a team

Commutable from: Dayton, Cincinnati, Monroe, Mason, Middletown, Springboro, Hamilton, Fairfield, Loveland, Sharonville, Lebanon

****** This role could suit an experienced Engineering Manager, or a strong Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Senior Engineer looking to step up into a leadership position, with proven experience leading teams within a high-volume manufacturing environment. ****