You will be the operational counterpart to the mechanical and electrical engineering managers, ensuring that everything from complex switchgear to factory-built modular data centers is designed for manufacturability (DFMA) and transitions smoothly into high-volume production. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a deep background in Lean and/or Six Sigma manufacturing, facility optimization, and team development in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Be Working On
Team Leadership & Strategy: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers. Oversee resource allocation across multiple production lines and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects to ensure production goals are met.
Production Strategy & Plant Optimization: Direct strategic initiatives to optimize plant layout, balance assembly lines, and maximize overall facility throughput.
CapEx & Equipment Strategy: Oversee project budgets and provide strategic direction on the procurement, installation, and commissioning of advanced manufacturing machinery and tooling.
Continuous Improvement: Champion a facility-wide Lean manufacturing culture (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen); implement improvements to production methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
DFMA & Design for Excellence (DFx): Lead Design for Manufacturability and Assembly reviews with design engineering, focusing on cost reduction strategies and assembly simplification.
NPI Leadership: Own the manufacturing side of the NPI process, ensuring a seamless handover of production-ready 3D models from the design team to the factory floor.
Engineering Change Management: Oversee the implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), analyzing impacts on inventory, tooling, and labor to ensure smooth transitions.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
Industry Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering within a heavy assembly, electromechanical, or engineered-to-order environment.
Leadership Mastery: 3+ years of direct experience in a supervisory or management role, with a proven track record of developing technical talent.
Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and proficiency with 2D/3D CAD software for reviewing plant layouts.
Fabrication Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of metals, materials, and fabrication methods (welding, mechanical assembly, busbar forming) used in power distribution equipment.
Communication: Ability to effectively negotiate and influence stakeholders across Sales, R&D, and Operations.
Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.
Bonus Points
Master’s degree in Engineering Management or Business Administration (MBA).
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Direct experience leading a greenfield manufacturing plant startup.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $140,000 -$160,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDMFG)
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
