Lancaster. Pfannenberg. Manufacturing Engineering Manager. $115,000 - $130,000/year.

NOTE: Pfannenberg is currently located on Ward Road in Lancaster, NY and will be moving to Alden, NY end of 2025 beginning of 2026.

This position is not remote.

Why Join Pfannenberg? At Pfannenberg, we dont just manufacture thermal management and signaling technologies we engineer the future of industrial safety and efficiency. With German-engineered precision and over 60 years of global innovation, our Lancaster, NY facility leads the way in delivering high-performance solutions for customers across automotive, food & beverage, energy, and data infrastructure industries.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and collaboration where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make an impact. If you're ready to bring your leadership and engineering skills to a dynamic team that's committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do:

Lead and mentor the manufacturing engineering team.

Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Oversee process design, line balancing, and equipment selection for existing and new products.

Manage capital projects for equipment upgrades and process automation.

Ensure manufacturability and DFM/A principles are applied during NPI (New Product Introduction).

Collaborate with quality, production, and R&D teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and PFMEAs.

Support compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., UL, ISO).

Identify and lead cost-reduction, throughput, and yield improvement projects.

What You Need:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).

10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and CI project execution.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.

Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM structures, and change management processes (SAP is a plus)

Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Engineering or Business.

Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma (e.g., Green or Black Belt).

Experience with electro-mechanical product manufacturing.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary: $115,000 $130,000, based on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Stable, growing company with international reach.

A collaborative team environment with a focus on professional development.

Final Thought If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for solving problems, improving systems, and building world-class manufacturing processes Pfannenberg is the place for you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company where innovation meets impact.

To apply, forward cover letter and resume to: hr@pfannenbergusa.com

Pfannenberg USA

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