Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Lean Manufacturing)

Location: Columbus, OH, United States; onsite. Full-time, exempt position with domestic and international travel of up to 20%. Relocation is not available.

Salary: $93,400–$158,800 per year

Company

hirify.global manufactures engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry.

What you will do

• Lead engineering and lean manufacturing initiatives across progressive die stamping, high-mix fabrication, and distribution operations.
• Design and implement manufacturing and distribution processes and optimize facility layouts in an expanded space.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, data analysis, and ergonomic methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, material flow, and productivity.
• Partner with safety, quality, operations, and supply chain stakeholders on cross-functional improvements.
• Plan, prioritize, budget, and execute capital projects while tracking risks, performance, and business value.
• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain engineering team members while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing or supervising people and/or projects with independent decision-making responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, facility layouts, capital projects, budgeting, scheduling, KPIs, and ROI evaluation.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks and project management software such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Nice to have

• PMI, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading complex facility layout and cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Quarterly bonus or commission eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase, and bonus plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funeral leave, and jury duty.
• Education reimbursement, employee discounts, referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, and service awards.
• Work involves standing, walking, operating large equipment, repetitive movement, and exposure to heat, cold, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background check in accordance with applicable laws.