Senior Engineering Manager

The Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across the manufacturing site by leading high-impact industrial engineering initiatives. This role oversees a team of engineers and partners closely with Operations leadership to optimize processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and deploy advanced technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, hands-on problem-solving capability, and a proven ability to lead transformation in a high-growth manufacturing environment. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here:

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop, communicate, and execute the Industrial Engineering strategy aligned to site and global business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of industrial engineers across multiple shifts or sites.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.
• Influence cross-functional leaders and drive alignment for engineering initiatives and improvement programs.

Process Optimization

• Analyze workflows, material flow, and production lines to identify improvement opportunities and remove waste.
• Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to ensure optimal performance.
• Define and implement standardized work, manufacturing best practices, and performance metrics.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions (A3, DMAIC, 5 Why, etc.).

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate, introduce, and deploy automation solutions, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 tools.
• Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and simulation models to predict bottlenecks and optimize plant performance.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies.

Cost, Productivity & Capital Projects

• Deliver measurable improvements in labor productivity, throughput, cycle time, and operational cost reduction.
• Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, and process flow optimization for current and future state operations.
• Support capital investment projects including ROI analysis, layout creation, and equipment specification.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through waste elimination, efficiency improvements, and automation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Provide industrial engineering support for New Product Introduction (NPI), new equipment installation, and plant expansions.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership, escalating risks and proposing solutions with strong data-driven rationale.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering roles within a manufacturing environment (high-mix/complex operations preferred).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, ideally across multiple sites or a large-scale operation.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success driving large-scale productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (bilingual required).

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the‑art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.