Manager – Production Technology & Engineering

Work Type: Full-Time, PermanentExperience Required: 5 – 20 YearsCompensation: USD 100,000 – 150,000 (Bonus: 15 percent)Eligibility: US Citizen, Green Card Holder, TN VisaJob OverviewSeeking an experienced Process and Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead, optimize, and scale high-automation manufacturing operations within a solar module production environment. This role oversees process development, continuous improvement initiatives, PFMEA ownership, throughput optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams.The ideal leader blends mechanical-electrical expertise, lean manufacturing mastery, and hands-on technical troubleshooting with the ability to coach and grow a team of young engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop engineering staff. Oversee hiring, training, performance, and cross-functional communication. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and standards. Maintain PFMEAs, VSMs, and Standard Work documents. Drive Lean, kaizen, and CI initiatives to improve quality, safety, and throughput. Conduct root cause analysis and support production issue resolution. Support NPI transitions from R&D to full-scale production. Manage engineering projects including planning, timelines, and budgets. Support equipment quotation, installation, commissioning, and OEM runoff. Review PFMEAs, Control Plans, and technical deliverables. Ensure compliance with industry and plant standards. Provide multi-site troubleshooting and process improvement support. Must-Have QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred). Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in automated, high-speed manufacturing environments. Proven success in process optimization with quantifiable improvements. Expertise in DOE, SPC, Process Capability, VSM, and Lean tools. Working knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, HMIs, control documentation, and troubleshooting. Strong mechanical and electrical engineering foundation. Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead through change. Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience (highly preferred). Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Nice-to-Have QualificationsExperience transitioning NPIs into full-scale production. Background in solar, automotive, or high-automation manufacturing. Prior experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and automation upgrades. Multi-site engineering or troubleshooting exposure.