Production Engineering Manager
Athens, GA - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Manufacturing Unit ManagerThe work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
Your role and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Plant Manager the Production Engineering Manager leads the Production Engineering function and serves as the technical leader for manufacturing processes assembly methods equipment capital and production technologies.
ABBs Production Engineering Managers develop and implement manufacturing strategies that improve safety quality delivery productivity and cost performance. They partner closely with Production R&D Supply Chain Quality and external suppliers to design optimize and validate production processes introduce new technologies develop capital plans support new product introductions and ensure manufacturing readiness for future growth.
Success in this role requires strong technical leadership strategic thinking and the ability to influence across functions. The Production Engineering Manager must effectively lead and develop engineering teams drive innovation and continuous improvement manage capital investments and build strong partnerships that advance operational excellence and support ABBs business objectives.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other collaborate and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead the Production Engineering function to develop implement and optimize manufacturing processes technologies and production systems that improve safety quality delivery productivity and cost performance.
- Drive capital investment and continuous improvement initiatives including project justification execution automation process enhancements and manufacturing capability expansion to achieve operational and financial objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional and global stakeholders to support new product introductions engineering changes supplier and technology evaluations cost optimization and the standardization of manufacturing best practices.
- Develop high-performing teams and ensure operational excellence by coaching Production Engineering personnel maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering with 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing production engineering industrial engineering or operations including 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
- Demonstrated success in manufacturing process development and optimization including production technologies equipment implementation process validation and operational performance improvement.
- Experience leading new product introductions (NPI) and capital projects including manufacturing readiness automation equipment selection project justification and execution.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma FMEA root cause analysis quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies with industrial electric motor manufacturing experience preferred.
- Proficiency in production cost modeling capacity planning ERP systems (SAP preferred) data analysis project management tools and cross-functional collaboration across Production Quality Supply Chain Maintenance Procurement and R&D.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us:
ABBs NEMA Motors Division is the global leading electric NEMA motors manufacturer. With more than 4500 employees across the globe and seven manufacturing locations that produce more than 1.6 million motors every year the division powers its customers from many industries with safe reliable energy-efficient and effective solutions. NEMA Motors Division is a trusted leader with the shortest lead time and the broadest modularized product offering.
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
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Health Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
- Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more