Nesco Resource
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job at Nesco Resource in Rochester
Nesco Resource, Rochester, NY, US, 14600
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
is a hands‑on leader responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across Engineering, Production, and Quality functions. This role maintains a strong presence on the shop floor, working directly with engineers and operators to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The ideal candidate is a change agent who leads continuous improvement initiatives, implements modern manufacturing strategies, and ensures operational improvements are effectively adopted and sustained. If this sounds like you apply today!
Salary: $110,000-$120,000/yr Schedule: 1st Shift M-F Type: Direct Hire Opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
Provide hands‑on leadership and daily support to Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams, with active engagement on the production floor.
Lead and manage change management initiatives , ensuring new processes, technologies, and standards are successfully implemented and embraced.
Drive collaboration between Engineering, Production, and Quality to improve operational performance.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
Optimize plant layout, equipment utilization, and material flow to increase throughput and reduce costs.
Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.
Analyze KPIs such as OEE, scrap, yield, and downtime to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Lead the adoption of new manufacturing technologies, automation, and process improvements.
Ensure all manufacturing processes and documentation comply with the Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
Manage team performance, including goal setting, reviews, coaching, training, and corrective action.
Support employee health, safety, and environmental compliance through active leadership and accountability.
Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
5+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience
3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Demonstrated success leading manufacturing change initiatives in a production environment
Skills & Competencies:
Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work directly with engineers and operators
Strong change management capability, including driving adoption of new processes and tools
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise
Experience with CAD/CAM software
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability
Highly organized and detail‑oriented
Excellent people leadership and communication skills
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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