Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Greer, South Carolina (On-site)

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing / Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering activities to support the efficient, scalable, and high-quality production of Airsys’ HVAC and data center cooling products. This role plays a critical part in driving process excellence, supporting new product introductions, and optimizing manufacturing systems across fabrication, assembly, and testing operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience within HVAC, thermal management, cooling equipment, or related electro-mechanical manufacturing environments, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team to support production, quality, and continuous improvement objectives
Establish engineering priorities aligned with production goals, safety, quality, and cost targets
Serve as a key technical partner to Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams

Process Development & Optimization

Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for HVAC and cooling systems, including fabrication, brazing/welding, assembly, and functional testing
Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Develop andmaintainstandard work, routings, work instructions, and process documentation

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Lead manufacturing engineering support for new product launches, ensuring smooth transition from design to production
Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost efficiency (DFM/DFA)
Support pilot builds, validation testing, and ramp-up to full production

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Partner with Quality to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process capability improvements
Utilize data and KPIs to drive performance improvements in yield, scrap, rework, and cycle time
Support internal and external audits as needed

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, withat least 3 years in a leadership or management role
Proven experience inHVAC, cooling systems, thermal management, refrigeration, or similar electro-mechanical manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, welding/brazing, assembly, and testing
Experience supporting NPI and high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing
Demonstrated success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiencyin standard engineering tools and systems (CAD, ERP/MRP, Excel, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience manufacturingdata center cooling equipment, chillers,fanwalls, heat exchangers, or related HVAC products
Familiarity with ASME, UL, or other relevant industry standards
Experience scaling manufacturing operations in a growing or evolving production environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily based in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to production floor conditions
Ability to travel occasionally to suppliers or otherAirsysfacilities as needed

Disclaimer

The above description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this role and is not exhaustive. Background checks and drug screens may be required. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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