Director - Manufacturing Engineering & Project Execution
Technibus, Inc. · Manitowoc, WI
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Technibus, Inc. (industrial) in Manitowoc, WI.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, Casting
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 30 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $74k–$118k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 57%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- Machining 40%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- Automation 33%
- Root cause 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Technibus, Inc.As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Operational Optimization & Lean Execution Architect and lead a multi‑year operational improvement strategy focused on quality, schedule performance, and cost discipline Identify and eliminate systemic inefficiencies affecting flow, changeover, inventory, and execution reliability Deploy Lean tools and performance analytics to drive measurable business improvement Build sustainable continuous improvement capability within leadership teams Manufacturing Engineering Leadership Establish standards that ensure production readiness and execution stability Strengthen front‑end planning and engineering coordination Support scalable manufacturing systems aligned with growth objectives Project Execution Excellence Lead cross‑functional project execution discipline from planning through delivery Implement KPI frameworks tied to profitability, schedule adherence, and operational throughput Improve forecasting reliability and execution predictability Organizational Leadership & Influence Lead direct reports while influencing cross‑functional teams Train and develop leaders in problem solving and operational excellence Serve as a change agent driving alignment across departments Capital & Process Advancement Identify, evaluate, and support capital investments that improve operational performance Ensure process decisions support long‑term scalability Success Profile A systems thinker who sees manufacturing as an integrated flow A Lean practitioner who focuses on execution, not theory A decisive leader comfortable influencing across functions A builder of disciplined processes and scalable systems A data‑driven operator focused on measurable outcomes A change leader who improves organizations without disruption
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field 5+ years deploying Lean/operational excellence in manufacturing 5+ years leading teams in complex operational environments Demonstrated success improving throughput, cost performance, or delivery reliability Strong project execution and cross‑functional leadership experience Minimum Education: College Minimum Years of Experience: 4–6 Leadership Competencies Strategic operational thinking Cross‑functional influence Process architecture and optimization Data‑driven decision making Organizational leadership Execution discipline Work Environment This leadership role operates in both office and manufacturing environments and requires periodic exposure to industrial conditions consistent with operational leadership responsibilities. EEO & Affiantative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Job Title: Director – Manufacturing Engineering & Project Execution Reports To: VP / General Manager Department: Engineering / Operations FLSA: Exempt Travel: Up to 10% Executive Summary We are seeking a senior manufacturing leader to serve as a cross‑functional optimizer and execution architect within our growing organization. This role exists to strengthen the operational backbone of the business—ensuring that manufacturing engineering, project execution, and front‑end planning operate as a disciplined, high‑performance system. The Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Project Execution will lead transformational optimization across production flow, cost structure, scheduling reliability, and delivery performance. This individual will have the authority to establish process standards, influence organizational structure, and drive capital and operational improvements that enable scalable growth. Success in this role means building a predictable, efficient, and data‑driven execution engine that aligns engineering, project management, and production into a seamless value stream. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a results‑driven operator who thrives in complex environments, leads change through influence and clarity, and can translate strategy into measurable operational performance. Leadership Mandate Establish disciplined manufacturing engineering processes Drive Lean execution and operational efficiency Strengthen cross‑functional coordination Improve throughput, cost control, and delivery predictability Develop scalable systems that support company growth The position carries decision authority related to process standards, staffing recommendations, and capital improvement initiatives aligned with operational strategy. Core
