Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Description

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance

Lead the systems. Shape the processes. Power what’s next.

At RenewAire, we don’t just manufacture products—we engineer healthier buildings and a more sustainable future. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of energy recovery ventilation, improving indoor air quality while reducing energy use. Now, we’re looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to elevate our manufacturing engineering, facilities, and maintenance operations across multiple sites.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence, operational leadership, and continuous improvement. If you thrive on leading complex projects, building strong teams, and turning strategy into execution, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

As the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance, you’ll lead large, complex initiatives that directly impact manufacturing effectiveness, lead time reduction, safety, and scalability. You’ll oversee multi-site manufacturing engineering, plant maintenance, and facilities management—while serving as a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, influencing both tactical decisions and long-term strategy.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Deliver Complex Projects

• Build business cases and lead CapEx and process improvement projects from concept through execution
   
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, using clear metrics and disciplined project management
   
• Collaborate cross-functionally and manage external vendors and contractors as needed
   

Drive Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

• Improve manufacturing effectiveness through process technology development and standard work
   
• Support new product introductions (NPI), including 3P activities, pre-production planning, and launch readiness
   
• Solve safety, quality, and efficiency challenges through tooling, methods, and process improvements
   

Lead People & Build Capability

• Recruit, develop, and lead manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams
   
• Set clear goals, coach performance, and foster accountability and engagement
   
• Reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety programs
   

Manage Facilities & Maintenance

• Oversee multi-site facilities operations and maintenance programs
   
• Develop and manage facilities budgets
   
• Partner with third-party suppliers to maintain and improve RenewAire facilities
   

Be a Strategic Operations Leader

• Serve on the Operations Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and policy deployment
   
• Drive cross-functional problem solving and a “one team” culture across Operations
   
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, including regular status updates and presentations
   

Who You Are

• A confident leader who can balance strategy and execution
   
• Experienced in manufacturing engineering, facilities, and maintenance leadership
   
• Comfortable leading cross-functional, multi-site initiatives
   
• Data-driven, organized, and skilled at managing complex priorities
   
• Passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and developing people
   
• A collaborative communicator who builds trust across departments
   

Who We Are

Based in Madison, WI, RenewAire is proud to be people-centric and purpose-driven. Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and grounded in sustainability. We hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications, and we believe our people are the key to our success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. 

Equivalent years of directly related experience in operational roles will be considered. 

Experience with direct reports is required. 

Demonstrated success managing and executing large and complex projects 

Manufacturing management and manufacturing engineering experience is required. 

Excellent problem identification and resolution skills is required. 

Results driven and deadline oriented. 

Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results 

Experience with project management and project management tools (e.g. MS Project) 

Six Sigma certification is a plus 

Knowledge of Quick Response Manufacturing is a plus 

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen 

Keywords 

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Leadership, CapEx Projects, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 3P, New Product Introduction (NPI), Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Facilities Management, Safety Compliance, Multi-Site Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Madison WI Manufacturing Jobs

Requirements

Physical and Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 lbs. and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; lifting over 50 lbs. will require assistance from other support staff as needed. Specific vision required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely, sound decisions. Take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Communicate with other employees and customers, perform an assortment of administrative tasks, and have personal management skills. Possess advanced customer service skills, the ability to develop professional relationships with customers and employees. Demonstrate attention to detail and exert high effort and focus on very busy days. Must be able to make sound decisions and remain calm under high pressure situations. Must continually identify personal knowledge and perspective gaps and self-educate.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a production environment with mechanical assembly operations, and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.