AriensCo · 10 hours ago
Director, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
WI - Brillion
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expAriensCo is a company that builds exceptional products and creates impactful career opportunities. They are seeking a Director to lead and grow a high-performing Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering organization, focusing on designing and improving high-volume production processes.
Home and GardenLandscapingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build the vision, roadmap, and operating mechanisms for the Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (IME) function; set clear standards for process design, documentation, validation, change control, and lessons learned
Develop team capability (coaching, skills matrices, succession plans) and foster a culture of data-driven problem solving, standard work, and continuous improvement
Own manufacturing readiness for new programs: process concepting, flow, line design, line balancing, ergonomics, tooling specification, and capital justification
Lead application of APQP and PPAP (DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC) for launch readiness; partner with Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain
Plan and run DOE, capability studies, and production trials in order to achieve targeted Cpk/Ppk, FPY, and ramp-to-rate milestones
Partner with Operations Leadership to ensure new products and processes are ready and capable of meeting or exceeding all production and quality goals and targets
Drive systemic waste removal using Lean (VSM, 5S/6S, Kaizen, Kanban, visual management) and Six Sigma (DMAIC, statistical methods) to improve OEE, throughput, changeover, and labor productivity
Implement robust standard work, work instructions, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke); lock in improvements through layered audits and QOS routines
Establish and maintain performance boards and tiered accountability (daily/weekly) with production leadership
Guide deployment of robotics, automated inspection, MES/traceability, and in-process testing to stabilize and scale high-volume operations (welding, forming, machining, assembly, paint)
Partner with Controls/IT to ensure process data integrity and real-time analytics for decision support
Ensure adherence to relevant standards (e.g., customer-specific requirements); champion preventive quality and robust process controls from Day 1
Collaborate with Supplier Quality on incoming material/process capability and with Product Engineering on DFM/DFA tradeoffs
Deliver annual productivity (e.g., labor, material, scrap) and CI savings targets; build ROI-backed capital business cases and manage execution against scope, schedule, and budget
Recruit top talent; set goals, conduct performance reviews, and recognize high performance
Create an inclusive, safe environment; enforce EHS/ergonomics in process design and daily operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in high-volume automotive or automotive-grade manufacturing environments, leading end-to-end process development and production scaling
Demonstrated leadership of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering teams (multi-process lines preferred: forming, welding, machining, paint, assembly)
Proven mastery of Lean Six Sigma; capable of coaching teams through DMAIC with measurable results
Hands-on expertise with APQP/PPAP, PFMEA/Control Plan, MSA/SPC, capability indices (Cpk/Ppk), and DOE
Strong analytical skills; fluency in SQL/Excel or analytics tools to mine production data and drive decisions
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Master Black Belt) certification
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short Term Disability
Parental Leave
Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
Employee Product Purchase Program
50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only
Company
AriensCo
AriensCo manufactures outdoor power equipment such as snow removal, lawn, and garden equipment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Young
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Ariens
President & COO
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