Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Your Job

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Koch Inc., you will lead and supervise our Manufacturing Engineering department, drive research-oriented process improvements, and oversee all facets of facility operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.

Our Team

You'll join the Operations & Engineering division-a collaborative group of process, mechanical, and industrial engineers working alongside R&D, production, quality, maintenance and supply-chain partners. Together, we champion continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovation across our global manufacturing footprint.

What You Will Do

• Develop, evaluate and champion manufacturing R&D proposals-defining objectives, cost estimates, applications and expected ROI-to secure funding and propel new initiatives.
• Establish robust project-tracking methods (expenditure records, progress reports, cross-functional reviews) that keep leadership informed and projects on schedule.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for automation, tooling, fabrication and related services, ensuring best-value solutions that meet technical requirements.
• Mentor, coach and grow a high-performing team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Oversee facility projects and maintenance programs-from budgeting and scheduling to execution-to maintain optimal production environments.
• Coordinate patent-liaison activities with legal partners to protect and leverage our innovations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or closely related field).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, including supervisory or managerial responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical/financial data and make recommendations that balance cost, quality and timeline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven problem-solving aptitude, with the ability to define issues, collect and interpret data, and draw sound conclusions.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience managing Tool & Die operations, including maintenance planning and resource allocation.
• Prior involvement in patent applications and liaison work with external legal firms.
• Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or similar continuous-improvement certification.

Track record of successful vendor negotiations and strategic sourcing in an industrial setting.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and

manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in

developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets,

submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and

our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or

have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.

Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).