Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Join the Grenzebach Team
Grenzebach Corporation is a high-tech company focusing on the future of automation, our customers, and our employees. We are convinced that only those who explore new paths and face today's issues with an open mind can actively shape the world.
An open and appreciative culture unites our multinational group of companies. Embark on a new course and join us on an exciting journey that will change global markets from the bottom up. Become part of the Grenzebach family, grow professionally and personally, and accompany our customers on their journey into the world of tomorrow!
Benefits / Perks:
FREE Employee Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
FREE Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Gym Membership
FREE Life Insurance
20 PTO Days Starting Day 1
401k with Match
10 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Employee Assistance Program
Job Description:
- Lead and develop the design-to-manufacturing handoff process to ensure smooth transfer of products from R&D to production, including all necessary documentation, process validation, and tooling readiness.
- Define, build, and maintain the Product Lifecycle Control (PLC) process, including stage gate criteria, validation checklists, quality checkpoints, and cross-functional reviews.
- Manage and support third-party vendors and contract manufacturers, ensuring alignment on quality standards, DFM compliance, and production ramp plans.
- Collaborate with design engineering on DFM/DFA initiatives, providing feedback and driving manufacturability improvements early in product development.
- Lead manufacturing process development for AGV systems, including assembly, integration of electromechanical components (motors, sensors, PLCs, batteries), and functional testing.
- Establish and maintain manufacturing quality systems such as PFMEAs, control plans, and root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting yield, throughput, cost reduction, and defect elimination.
- Develop and manage a team of manufacturing and quality engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Partner with Supply Chain and Quality teams to implement supplier quality programs, including qualification, audits, and corrective action management.
- Utilize ERP, PLM, and MES systems to ensure accurate data flow and process documentation.
- Develop and maintain key manufacturing and quality metrics to monitor process effectiveness, product quality, and program progress throughout the product lifecycle.
- Implement data-driven reporting tools and dashboards to provide real-time visibility, enabling continuous improvement and informed decision-making across teams.
