Job Title: Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Department: Electrical Design Engineering

Reports To: Director of Electrical Design

Purpose of Position

The Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for optimizing production processes through collaboration and documentation while maintaining a strong interface between the design teams and production staff. This role includes supervisory responsibilities for a team of manufacturing engineers and wiring designers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of manufacturing engineers and wiring designers.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure team performance and professional development.

Essential Functions

• Standardize and enhance wiring manufacturing processes across all production facilities.
• Collaborate with electrical design engineering teams to improve manufacturability of designs.
• Coordinate and evaluate pilot programs for new manufacturing processes, equipment, or technologies, driving the adoption of successful initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to standards in all work produced by the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Partner with operations and production teams to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and align engineering and manufacturing goals.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular factory floor inspections, engaging with production teams and following up with necessary parties.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing guidelines for electrical processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality assurance, production, design engineering, and mechanical counterparts, to integrate design and manufacturing processes seamlessly.
• Assist design-to-order, new product development, and R&D engineering teams in optimizing designs for manufacturing.
• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in root cause investigations.
• Track and report key performance metrics related to process improvements, production efficiency, and design accuracy.
• Travel to company plants (up to 25%) to follow up with local teams and key stakeholders.

Competencies

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in electrical schematics, wiring design, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to evaluate pilot programs, root causes, and process improvements.
• Adaptability and openness to innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results in process improvements, production efficiency, and team performance.
• Expertise in functional and production validation testing methods.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience optimizing electrical manufacturing processes.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role, mentoring manufacturing engineers.