Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Automation, Molding & Assembly Clinton, TN$125K–$150K + RelocationAbout the CompanyOur client is a well-established global automotive parts manufacturer with a large, growing plant in East Tennessee. The company is known for strong technology, ethical leadership and a people-first culture, and it has a long record of investing in its facilities and its people. They’re adding a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering for a high-volume, highly automated operation.Why You’ll Want This Role$125,000–$150,000 base salaryRelocation package available and negotiableDirect hire with a stable, growing global manufacturerRun a high-automation operation: robotics, PLCs, injection molding, painting and assemblyShape manufacturing strategy, CAPEX and new program launches from development through SOPWhat You’ll DoLead the Manufacturing Engineering team (engineers and technicians) for Injection Molding, Painting and Assembly: set priorities and KPIs, and coach your teamGet new programs ready for production, from development through SOP and mass productionLead automation projects, including robotics, PLCs, paint systems, molding equipment and assembly lines, through commissioning, troubleshooting and stabilizationDrive continuous improvement in OEE, productivity, quality and costLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring manufacturing and equipment issuesBuild plant layouts and capacity plans to support growthOwn annual CAPEX planning, budgeting, equipment purchasing and investment projects so they finish on time and on budgetPartner with Maintenance to improve uptime and cut downtimeKeep operations compliant with IATF, safety and environmental standardsWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field (equivalent experience considered)5+ years of progressive manufacturing or engineering experience, including leading teams or projectsHands-on experience with automation, robotics and PLCs in a high-volume manufacturing settingExperience with injection molding, painting/coating, or automated assembly is a strong plusAutomotive is a plus but not required. High-volume, highly automated manufacturing from any industry is a great fitStrong problem-solving skills (RCA, corrective action) and the ability to read drawings, specs and production dataClear communicator who can lead across departmentsSchedule & Logistics100% on-site in Clinton, TN (Knoxville area)Salaried, exempt role, typically 50–55 hours per weekStart date: ASAPMust be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not availableMust pass a pre-employment drug screenAimHire is an equal opportunity employer.