1681 Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs in Fort Lauderdale,FL

Minimum of five years of experience in a comparable production, manufacturing, or factory operations leadership role within the custom cabinetry, custom closet, architectural millwork, or woodworking industry
Previous responsibility for managing a manufacturing workforce of at least 40 employees
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, woodworking equipment, production methods, and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of machinery maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation
Experience overseeing facility maintenance, repairs, housekeeping standards, and vendor coordination
Demonstrated experience managing production schedules, labor assignments, workflow, capacity, and daily output
Strong understanding of quality-control procedures, workplace safety, inventory management, and material utilization
Ability to lead supervisors, machine operators, technicians, assemblers, and other production employees
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, custom manufacturing environment
Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Knowledge of the Cut Rite software platform is a plus
Experience with woodWOP CNC programming software is a plus
Direct all daily factory operations and production activities
Manage, coach, develop, and hold accountable a manufacturing team of 40 or more employees
Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production goals and monitor actual performance against forecasted output
Oversee CNC machinery, woodworking equipment, edgebanders, assembly operations, and related production processes
Maintain a hands-on presence throughout the manufacturing facility
Ensure jobs are manufactured accurately, completely, and on schedule
Reduce missing parts, remakes, rework, material waste, production delays, and quality defects
Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules for all production machinery and equipment
Confirm that machinery maintenance logs, repair records, and inspection documentation are completed accurately
Coordinate equipment repairs and minimize production downtime
Oversee the maintenance, appearance, cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the manufacturing facility
Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, loading areas, storage areas, and safety equipment
Coordinate outside contractors and service vendors for facility repairs, inspections, and maintenance projects
Ensure facility-related issues are identified, documented, prioritized, and resolved promptly
Monitor labor productivity, overtime, staffing levels, machine utilization, and production capacity
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe manufacturing environment
Enforce company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and production procedures
Work closely with engineering, purchasing, inventory, installation, and executive management
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement measurable process improvements
Provide regular reporting on production output, labor performance, quality, machinery maintenance, facility maintenance, waste, and operational risks
Base starting salary of $125,000
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Long-term career opportunity with a growing organization
This is a full-time, on-site position located at our manufacturing facility in Deerfield Beach, Florida