FPC of Greensboro, NC · 15 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager
FPC of Greensboro, NC is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead Engineering, Tooling, Controls/Automation, and Continuous Improvement. This role involves partnering with various departments to drive process improvements, lead troubleshooting efforts, and support New Product Development while ensuring safety and compliance.
Responsibilities
Drive process improvement and cost reduction
Lead hands-on troubleshooting to eliminate waste, scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies
Identify, justify, and execute small to mid-sized capital projects with quick ROI
Lead automation and controls initiatives that improve productivity and reliability
Build and execute a practical, execution-focused CI plan suited for an immature Lean environment
Partner daily with Operations and Maintenance to support execution
Support New Product Development with manufacturability, process readiness, and launches
Develop and lead a team of engineers, tooling, and controls resources through example
Track and improve KPIs such as OEE, scrap, downtime, cycle time, and cost per unit
Champion safety and compliance with a 'Safety Without Compromise' mindset
Qualification
Required
8+ years in plastics manufacturing with direct injection molding and blow molding experience
Proven success driving hands-on process improvement and cost reduction
Experience leading automation and controls projects
Track record of executing multiple small, high-impact capital projects
Strong collaboration history with Operations and Maintenance teams
Willingness to be on the floor — this is not a desk job
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus, not required
Company
FPC of Greensboro, NC
Executive Recruiting Fortune Personnel Consultants (FPC) of Greensboro, NC is centrally located in North Carolina; near Winston Salem and ideally situated between Raleigh / Durham (RTP) and Charlotte; serving Fortune 500 executive recruitment needs nationally with talent in Lean Transformation (TPS), Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Purchasing / SCM, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Chemist / Engineer’s, Quality / Validation, Plant Management, H/R – OD, Healthcare Information Technology and Healthcare Executive Search.
Funding
Current Stage
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