Rittal LLC · 11 hours ago
Director, Manufacturing Engineering
Urbana, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRittal North America is a leader in designing and manufacturing industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories. The Director, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading capital project development, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement strategies to enhance plant performance and optimize operations.
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Responsibilities
Direct manufacturing engineering activities involved in capital project development, equipment procurement, and project implementation
Coordinate the development of plant layouts through collaboration with all internal disciplines
Define and execute a clear Lean Manufacturing vision, including strategies to drive lean culture, implement Lean/Six Sigma techniques, maintain an agile SFM process, train teams in problem‑solving methods, strengthen workplace design, apply SMED, lead Kaizen events, and ensure capacity is managed through Takt and optimized line balancing
Work closely with Production and other departments to implement cost‑reduction initiatives
Meet or exceed targets for Quality, Productivity, Uptime, On‑Time Delivery, and Cost
Provide leadership and performance management to drive high employee engagement
Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to achieving a world‑class manufacturing environment through the Rittal Production System
Manage and develop vendor relationships for tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Deliver weekly updates on improvement projects and equipment initiatives
Own overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) performance for the facility, driving sustained improvements in availability, performance, and quality metrics
Provide direct leadership and accountability for the Maintenance function, including equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, and rapid response strategies for unplanned downtime
Lead root‑cause analysis, corrective action development, and long‑term reliability improvements to eliminate chronic equipment failures
Ensure maintenance planning, PM programs, and reliability engineering activities align with production goals and long‑term capital plans
Promote and inspire a strong safety culture, ensuring a safe workplace aligned with organizational safety goals
Investigate, justify, and implement capital equipment and process changes to support operational needs
Lead efficient project meetings to communicate progress, track action items, and maintain cost, schedule, and quality expectations
Participate in or lead corrective action teams
Oversee development and implementation of work instructions and process routings to support production planning, process efficiency, estimating, and capacity planning
Actively participate in design reviews for Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and New Product Introductions (NPI)
Support budget development and capacity‑planning simulations
Engage with peers and management to foster a positive workplace culture
Continuously pursue skill growth and competency development for self and team
Lead and/or support 6S activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or similar, required
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including presenting to Executive Management
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Strong analytical skills and work ethic
Thorough knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and/or stamping
Proven leadership and strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to work within a matrixed environment
Ability to travel up to 15%
Benefits
401K Match
Above average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start
Company
Rittal LLC
Rittal LLC is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was founded in Springfield, Ohio in 1982.
Founded in 1982
501-1000 employees
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