About this opportunity
American Locker lists this Manufacturing Engineering Manager opportunity in charleston, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
***THIS POSITION IS REQUIRED TO BE IN OUR LAS VEGAS, NV OFFICE 5X PER WEEK, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER FULL REMOTE TO OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES***
About the Company
Right from the start, American Locker has continually led the industry we invented with an unstoppable series of innovative solutions - like inventing the first coin-operated locker. Our years of innovative American manufacturing have led us to create the widest range of customized solutions in the industry. Our smart locker systems are built to satisfy any solution with maximum security; intelligent key-less lockers that accept credit cards, charge laptops, send text messages, and more.
We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to provide leadership for the American Locker manufacturing business and be accountable for overall operational and financial performance. In this role, you will lead manufacturing readiness activities for products moving from prototype through production, manage production releases and execution, rapid prototyping and new product introduction lead the way for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineering & Production Readiness
Lead manufacturing readiness activities for products moving from prototype through production
Develop and maintain routing, work instructions, and labor standards
Ensure BOMs, drawings, and specifications are complete and ready for production
Coordinate first-article builds and production launches
Partner with Product/Design Engineering and Operations to resolve manufacturability issues
Identify and address engineering gaps that create production delays, rework, or inefficiencies
Production Release & Execution
Support the release of work orders into production systems such as MIE Trak
Ensure jobs have the engineering information and documentation needed for successful execution
Troubleshoot manufacturing engineering issues affecting production
Improve consistency in how work moves from order to instruction to build
Partner with Operations to address production constraints and recurring issues
Rapid Prototyping & New Product Introduction
Lead manufacturing engineering activities for prototypes and new product introductions
Provide hands-on support for prototyping, particularly in sheet metal fabrication
Translate product concepts and designs into practical manufacturing processes
Develop repeatable processes for moving new products into production
Identify manufacturability risks early and work cross-functionally to resolve them
Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Lead and support Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives within manufacturing
Analyze labor, cycle times, workflow, and production constraints
Improve cell layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and standard work
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and non-value-added labor
Partner with Operations on Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities
Track results and ensure improvements are sustained
Engineering Change & Quality
Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process within manufacturing
Ensure engineering changes are communicated and implemented effectively on the production floor
Lead or participate in root cause analysis for engineering-related defects
Develop and implement corrective actions in partnership with Quality and Operations
Support ISO requirements and quality system compliance
Identify recurring issues and help drive permanent solutions
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, currently consisting of two direct reports
Set clear priorities, expectations, and accountability for the team
Assign and manage day-to-day manufacturing engineering work
Coach and develop team members while building stronger technical capability
Establish practical processes and structure where additional clarity or consistency is needed
Escalate significant risks, resource needs, and priorities to manufacturing leadership
What Success Looks Like
Manufacturing processes are clearly documented, repeatable, and increasingly scalable
Production disruptions caused by engineering gaps are reduced
New products transition successfully from prototype to production
Routings, work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and labor standards are accurate and maintained
Improvements in efficiency, throughput, scrap, rework, and quality can be demonstrated
Engineering changes are implemented consistently and timely
Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Product/Design Engineering work effectively together
The manufacturing engineering team has clear priorities and accountability
Key Metrics
Labor variance vs. standard
Scrap and rework
Cycle time and throughput
First-pass yield / first-article success
ECO cycle time
Repeat defects and corrective action effectiveness
Production disruptions attributable to engineering issues
AT A MINIMUM, YOU SHOULD HAVE
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
Previous experience leading or managing manufacturing engineering employees or technical teams
3+ years of hands-on sheet metal manufacturing experience
Experience with rapid prototyping and new product introduction (NPI)
Experience developing routings, work instructions, and labor standards
Working knowledge of BOMs, drawings, specifications, and engineering change processes
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
Demonstrated experience solving manufacturing and production problems cross-functionally
Experience working in or improving an established manufacturing environment
Leadership & Mindset
Hands-on leader who is comfortable working directly with the team and on the manufacturing floor
Takes ownership and follows issues through to resolution
Comfortable working in an environment where processes continue to evolve
Able to establish structure and improve processes without overcomplicating them
Uses data and practical problem-solving to make decisions
Collaborates effectively across Engineering, Operations, and Quality
Willing to ask for support and escalate issues when appropriate
Motivated by continuous improvement and helping modernize manufacturing operations
Benefits
We’ve got you covered. From 401k with matching, generous PTO, And excellent medical, dental, and vision - we’re there for you!
You’ll have opportunities to advance. We’re fans of helping our employees learn different aspects of the business, be challenged with new tasks, mentored, and grow.
We celebrate one another's differences and ideas. We're proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion - and, we have programs that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees
A generous benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental)
401K with employer match
Accrued Paid Time Off
The pay range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects what we believe in good faith we'd pay for this position at the time of posting, and final offers may vary based on qualifications and business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Luxer One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Who can apply
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