Manufacturing Engineering Director

Iron Mountain

Manufacturing Engineering Director overseeing global process standardization and lean initiatives in a high-variation manufacturing environment. Driving automation and safety compliance within Iron Mountain's global operations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Texas, Utah, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,400 - $217,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Automation within a High-Variation/High-Mix manufacturing environment, with a focus on implementing global standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead remote teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.

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Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementCollaborative Robots (Cobots)Machine LearningSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)Lean Six SigmaTheory of ConstraintsComponent-Level TraceabilityPredictive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationTeam LeadershipInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

High-Variation/High-Mix ManufacturingTier 1 Contract Electronics ManufacturingGlobal Process StandardizationKaizen CultureCustomer Quality Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Global Process Standardization: Design and implement a cohesive global framework to standardize manufacturing, test and business processes across multiple international sites, consolidating legacy regional documentation into a single engineering truth.
Lead Lean & Continuous Improvement: Execute global Value Stream Mapping (VSM) exercises to identify waste, build and manage a high-ROI lean project pipeline, and cultivate a robust global Kaizen culture through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Advance Automation & Industry 4.0: Identify high-value opportunities to augment manual workflows with Collaborative Robots (Cobots) and partner with Data Science teams to implement Machine Learning models for predictive maintenance and yield optimization.
Ensure Safety & Quality Compliance: Enforce "Design for Safety" (DfS) protocols to reduce incident rates, architect 1:1 component-level traceability frameworks to meet client audit requirements, and align all engineering outputs with Customer Quality Agreements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15+ years of senior leadership experience within a High-Variation/High-Mix manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for Tier 1 Contract Electronics Manufacturing background.
Expert-level knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the Theory of Constraints (Six Sigma Black Belt preferred), paired with practical experience deploying Cobots and machine learning sensors.
A proven track record of managing remote teams across international time zones (EMEA, AMER, APAC) and the exceptional communication skills required to influence regional site leads to adopt global standards.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; an MBA or advanced degree in Operations Management is a significant advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and executive benefits packages aligned with your experience level.
Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support personal well-being.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement investment plans.
Meaningful global leadership opportunities for continuous learning and professional career growth within Iron Mountain.