North America Engineering Manager

MCC Group

North America Engineering Manager driving operational excellence and team development across manufacturing operations. Leading engineering strategy, capital execution, and organizational capability in a multi-site environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $136,700 - $170,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Engineering Across North America
Provide strategic direction and governance for engineering activities across manufacturing sites
Align engineering priorities with business strategy, operational goals, and long-range planning initiatives
Drive consistency in engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Business Teams
Build & Develop High-Performing Teams
Lead, coach, and develop engineering talent across North America
Establish workforce planning and staffing strategies aligned to business growth and operational needs
Drive succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability initiatives
Set clear expectations and accountability standards for performance and results
Drive Capital Strategy & Financial Performance
Lead development and execution of the North America CAPEX strategy and capital plan
Review and approve capital expenditure requests while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Partner with manufacturing leadership on budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, and investment planning
Support funding strategies for emergent operational and capital needs
Advance Operational Excellence & Innovation
Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Six Sigma, SPC, StableOps, automation, and data-driven manufacturing
Expand the use of automation, analytics, and technology to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and quality
Identify and implement engineering and manufacturing best practices across sites
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to support long-term operational strategy
Lead Major Projects & Strategic Initiatives
Lead complex, multi-site engineering projects including expansions, consolidations, relocations, and strategic initiatives
Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and execution to ensure successful outcomes
Coordinate internal and external engineering resources, vendors, and consultants
Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and within budget expectations
Promote Safety, Quality & Compliance
Champion strong Environmental, Health & Safety standards and behaviors
Ensure engineering activities comply with corporate, regulatory, and operational requirements
Drive structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation initiatives
Integrate quality and safety into all engineering and operational decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required
Minimum 10 years of engineering and/or plant operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven leadership experience developing and mentoring engineering teams
Strong technical background in equipment design, facilities, capital projects, and manufacturing operations
Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, capital justification, and ROI analysis
Experience managing complex, multi-site projects and capital programs
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving approaches
Effective communication, influence, and vendor management skills
Plastics industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringmanufacturing operationsequipment designcapital projectsbudgetingforecastingcapital justificationROI analysisLean Six Sigmaautomation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencevendor managementteam buildingstrategic planningproblem-solvingaccountabilityorganizational capability

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering