Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho We Are - ThermonThermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power , we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages a team, resources and activities through Manufacturing Engineering in San Marcos manufacturing facility campus; ensure that all projects and activities are being planned, scheduled, and tracked in accordance with prescribed methods and procedures; coordinate and direct project and department activities, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technicians in a collaborative, accountable environment.
• Drive operational efficiency and performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Be responsible for engineering projects from concept to deployment, ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement solutions that improve production, quality, and maintenance processes.
• Leverage automation, emerging technologies, and data-driven insights to optimize workflows.
• Ensure alignment to product quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle departmental budgets and capital expenditures in alignment with operational objectives.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives through innovative technologies and process improvements.
• Other as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with plastic extrusion processes and equipment
• 3+ years in a leadership role is
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt) is a plus
• Proven success in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Confirmed project management capabilities and experience driving cost-effective, scalable improvements
• Strong mechanical proficiency and root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or CREO and Microsoft Office tools

Working Conditions

• Must be able to traverse across San Marcos, TX different buildings by walking.
• Regularly stand/walk/seat for periods of time across the office/manufacturing facility.

We transfer the WARMTH needed to make life Work. At Thermon, we don't just create jobs; we develop careers. Thermon has become a global leader in industrial heating due, in no small part, to our employees' hard work and dedication. To help foster those employees, we've created a company culture that encourages our values of Care, Commit and Collaborate.