Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads engineering resources in a high-performance, polymer extrusion facility. This dynamic leader ensures scalable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes. As a key member of the Plant Management Team, they will drive innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness through strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration. This includes leading a team of engineers, process technicians, tool room team members, and maintenance technicians while facilitating cross-functional collaboration with Safety, Quality, R&D, Production, Corporate Engineering, and Operational Excellence, and serving as a technical resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving complex manufacturing issues.

• Lead development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support compliant product and process introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, etc.).
• Oversee process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) and work collaboratively with the Quality Department to maintain regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute capital projects and equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, AS, TS, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Manage engineering budgets and project timelines.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering/STEM (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a complex, manufacturing facility including manufacturing operations, planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in LEAN, Six Sigma, CAPA, SPC, and other problem-solving methods.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Solid Works, Minitab, MS Project, or other engineering tools.
• Demonstrated capability to operate within a highly technical, regulated environment (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, TS 16949, GMP, or other relevant experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
• Minimum experience:
  
  Four (4) years leadership experience. Experience with in automotive or medical device manufacturing preferred.

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. The company has over 50 years of experience serving medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and other industries. Zeus emphasizes high standards, meticulous work, and a strong customer focus. We value continuous improvement and the ability to work independently, learn a variety of skills, and communicate clearly.

Our mission and values center on turning polymers into possibilities and delivering innovative solutions that enhance lives.