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Director - Manufacturing Engineering & Project Execution
 IES Infrastructure | |
life insurance, paid time off, short term disability, 401(k)
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 United States, Wisconsin, Manitowoc | |
 Apr 14, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Director - Manufacturing Engineering & Project Execution (Senior Leadership Role) 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 This role is accountable for optimizing how work moves through the business - from order intake to production delivery - by: * Establishing disciplined manufacturing engineering processes * Driving Lean execution and operational efficiency * Strengthening cross-functional coordination * Improving throughput, cost control, and delivery predictability * Developing 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 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 The ideal candidate is: * 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 Minimum Education College Minimum Years of Experience 4-6 Specific Qualifications 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 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. License Required No Job Locations US-WI-Manitowoc Company Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it Competitive Pay Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match Company Paid Time Off Company Paid Life Insurance Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
EEO Statement PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid. EEO & Affirmative 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 Discriminacion en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify E-Verify Information/ Informacion sobre E-Verify English/Espanol Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo English/Espanol | |