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Job description
Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance
General ThermoDynamics, An API Heat Transfer Company
Location: Wisconsin Operations (Franklin, Iron Ridge & Germantown, WI)
Reports To: Vice President, Wisconsin Operations
Lead Engineering Excellence Across Multiple Manufacturing Facilities
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance to lead manufacturing engineering, maintenance, facilities, reliability, automation, continuous improvement, and capital project initiatives across our Wisconsin operations.
This executive-level leadership role provides oversight for three manufacturing facilities and serves as a key member of the Wisconsin Operations Leadership Team. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, productivity improvements, capital investment strategy, and the development of high-performing technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute a multi-site manufacturing engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with business goals.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Safety, Human Resources, Finance, and Executive Leadership to achieve operational objectives.
Evaluate and recommend manufacturing technologies, automation opportunities, and capital investments.
Lead organizational development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives for engineering and maintenance teams.
Manufacturing Engineering
Direct manufacturing engineering activities across Franklin, Iron Ridge, and Germantown facilities.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive productivity improvements through process optimization, automation, and standardization.
Support new product introduction (NPI), scalability initiatives, and manufacturing best practices.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
Maintenance & Reliability
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Establish equipment reliability strategies that maximize uptime and improve OEE.
Develop asset management and lifecycle planning strategies.
Optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, CMMS utilization, and spare parts management.
Implement metrics focused on uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost performance.
Capital Projects & Facilities
Develop and manage annual capital expenditure budgets.
Lead facility upgrades, expansions, automation projects, and equipment installations.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Manage relationships with engineering firms, equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Operational Excellence
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on productivity, safety, quality, waste reduction, and cost savings.
Utilize data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities and monitor results.
Standardize best practices across Wisconsin operations.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering and maintenance leadership experience.
5+ years leading multiple facilities, departments, or business units.
Proven success in manufacturing process improvement, equipment reliability, and capital project management.
Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, metal fabrication, heat exchanger manufacturing, or related industries strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing significant capital budgets and large-scale improvement initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Experience in:
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Automation Technologies
Capital Project Management
Facilities Management
CMMS Systems
ERP Systems
Root Cause Analysis
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
What We Offer
Competitive executive compensation package
Annual incentive bonus opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and operational performance of a leading heat transfer manufacturer
Why Join General ThermoDynamics?
As the senior technical and reliability leader for Wisconsin Operations, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our manufacturing footprint. This position offers the opportunity to influence capital strategy, operational excellence, equipment reliability, workforce development, and long-term business growth across multiple facilities.
General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Worksite address
franklin, WI, 53132, US
Who can apply
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