Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Konik - Stillwater, MN, United States

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Stillwater, MN | Direct-Hire | $130,000-$155,000 Base Salary + ESOP & Profit Sharing

Konik is partnering with an employee-owned manufacturinganization seeking to add a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations, process improvement initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts across a growing production environment. This is a highly visible leadership role focused on driving accountability, operational performance, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with production, R D, maintenance, and supply chain teams.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoys solvingplex operational challenges, and can balance technical depth with strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team while driving accountability, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Oversee manufacturing process optimization efforts focused on productivity, quality, yield improvement, cost reduction, and equipment performance

Partner with Production, R D, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to support operational goals and new product introductions

Support process scale-up activities, process validation, equipmentmissioning, and manufacturing readiness initiatives

Establish and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing performance, quality, throughput, cycle times, and operational efficiency

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies

Manage capital improvement projects including budgeting, cost justification, implementation, and equipment upgrades

Maintain engineering documentation, revision controls, product data management, BOMs, specifications, and ERP system accuracy

Build structure, standardization, and scalable engineering processes across the manufacturinganization

Collaborate with leadership teams to support strategic operational and business objectives

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline

10+ years of manufacturing engineering leadership experience

Strong background leading engineering teams within manufacturing or industrial production environments

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience supporting capital equipment, process optimization, manufacturing scale-up, and operational improvement initiatives

Strong leadership,munication, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Office tools; Power BI experience preferred

Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement

Proven ability to build trust, influence teams, and drive accountability across experienced manufacturing environments

Compensation & Benefits

Quarterly profit sharing opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) withpany match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid personal leave and holidays

Long-term career growth and leadership development opportunities

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strongmitment to customer service.

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Compensation $130,000-$155,000 Base Salary

Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Job # 31250