Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 and maintain standard 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, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role 
• Proven experience in HVAC, 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 
• Proficiency in standard engineering tools and systems (CAD, ERP/MRP, Excel, etc.) 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience manufacturing data 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 other Airsys facilities as needed 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 

Airsys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to , , religion, sex, , , , veteran or status, or any other protected status. 

Company DescriptionAt Airsys, we develop innovative and pioneering cooling technologies for not just the next , but the next century. We're reshaping the cooling industry so critical systems work uninterruptedly, with maximum capacity, and in an environmentally responsible manner. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions, including Medical, Data Center, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Energy Storage.

Our Mission is to sustain the critical infrastructure our modern society relies on by promoting efficient, reliable, and ecological cooling solutions.Company DescriptionAt Airsys, we develop innovative and pioneering cooling technologies for not just the next , but the next century. We're reshaping the cooling industry so critical systems work uninterruptedly, with maximum capacity, and in an environmentally responsible manner. We provide a wide range of cooling solutions, including Medical, Data Center, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Energy Storage.\r\n\r\nOur Mission is to sustain the critical infrastructure our modern society relies on by promoting efficient, reliable, and ecological cooling solutions.