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Dekko · 1 month ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Sustaining & Value Improvement Projects

Greater Fort Wayne

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dekko is a company focused on innovation and opportunity, seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead sustaining engineering and Value Improvement Projects. The role involves managing a team to drive cost savings, process optimization, and product lifecycle support while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

ElectronicsLightingManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Samantha Binning 🔌💡

Responsibilities

Lead the sustaining engineering function, ensuring ongoing support for existing product lines and manufacturing processes

Drive Value Improvement Projects (VIPs) focused on cost reduction, process efficiency, and margin improvement

Identify and implement design for cost, design for manufacturability (DFM), and process optimization initiatives

Collaborate with Supply Chain to evaluate alternative materials, components, and suppliers that support cost savings

Work closely with Quality and Operations to resolve production issues, root causes, and corrective actions

Develop and track KPIs for cost savings, process performance, and sustaining project execution

Lead cross-functional teams to assess and execute value engineering opportunities across products and processes

Support capacity analysis, line balancing, and equipment utilization improvements

Manage departmental budgets, resources, and schedules to deliver savings targets and project deliverables

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all sustaining and improvement activities

Mentor and develop engineers to strengthen technical skills and cost-reduction mindset within the team

Qualification

Manufacturing processesLean manufacturingValue engineeringCAD proficiencyERP/MRP systemsCost modeling toolsSix SigmaAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills