Ultimate Staffing

Production Engineering Manager

Santa Ana, CA, US

8 days ago
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Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Engineering Manager to lead all aspects of manufacturing and production engineering. This role will oversee work order implementation, router creation, and the development of efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to managing a team of manufacturing engineers, production programmers, and planners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage manufacturing routers for work order execution

  • Oversee the creation of production drawings to support product fabrication

  • Lead manufacturing engineering projects and process improvement initiatives

  • Drive operational efficiency by identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions

  • Collaborate with Sales and other departments to support manufacturability of new and existing products

  • Manage, mentor, and support team members across engineering and production planning functions

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams within a production or process-driven environment

  • In-depth knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and related equipment

  • Proven track record of implementing continuous improvement methodologies

  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

  • Experience with ERP systems (Global Shop experience is a plus)

  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma principles is highly desirable

  • Ability to build high-performing teams and foster cross-functional collaboration

This is a great opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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