Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager based in Reamstown, PA. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for providing strategic and people leadership to a team of engineers while driving process excellence, capacity improvements, and operational performance. This role ensures the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, technologies, and systems to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $125,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus an annual bonus. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Manufacturing Engineers to build technical capability, accountability, and engagement; challenge includes balancing day-to-day support with long-term development and succession planning
• Define and execute the manufacturing engineering roadmap aligned to plant and regional objectives, focusing on capacity, efficiency, and cost; challenge includes prioritizing initiatives with limited resources while meeting operational demands
• Ensure timely engineering support to production by removing bottlenecks, resolving chronic issues, and improving process stability; challenge includes managing competing priorities and urgent production needs
• Oversee capital project identification, justification, and execution, including automation, equipment upgrades, and layout improvements; challenge includes delivering projects on time and within budget while achieving expected ROI

What we require

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineering within a durable goods or high-volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing engineering team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and project management methodologies
• Experience with G-code, including programming, troubleshooting, and supporting CNC or G-code-driven equipment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead engineering initiatives, manage timelines, and drive process improvements

What we prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or advanced automation/controls certifications
• Working knowledge of AS/400 systems

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options.  No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!

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