Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Why Dakkota

For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision-engineered, build-to-order vehicle components from cockpits to fascia assemblies. Our award-winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and a highly efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.

If you're looking for a company that empowers you to grow while driving excellence, collaboration, and innovation to create real impact, we’d love to meet you.

The role

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our efforts in driving innovation, operational excellence, and scalable manufacturing solutions across advanced programs. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of manufacturing strategies, managing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful program launches from concept to production.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, data-driven leader with deep expertise in industrial engineering practices, including MODAPTs, time studies, and discrete simulation tools like FlexSim, and a passion for optimizing tooling and equipment supporting manufacturing systems while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership & Development : Lead, coach, and mentor the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to ensure strong performance and continuous professional growth. Develop individualized development plans and monitor progress to enhance team capabilities and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Program Coordination & Execution : Collaborate with Program Managers to define and communicate program-specific deliverables, ensuring alignment on timing, quality, and completeness. Track, monitor, and report progress of our tool shops and integrators against key milestones and objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Product Engineering and Program Management to proactively address manufacturing challenges through innovative assembly methods, tooling, and equipment solutions. Ensure new product and process development meets production feasibility standards, including ergonomics, safety, budget, cost, performance, and quality.
• Costing & Quotation Support : Lead manufacturing assessments and cost analysis for new business opportunities. Support quoting activities for engineering changes related to advanced programs.
• Capital & Facility Planning : Oversee capital and real estate investments through capacity analysis. Coordinate with site developers, contractors, and facility managers to ensure alignment with program timing and investment targets.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence : Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness. Contribute to departmental budgeting and monitor performance against financial targets.
• Performance Management & Compliance : Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Ensure documentation of all relevant activities and adherence to company safety protocols, including emergency evacuation procedures.

Who you are

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

Life at Dakkota

Our success is rooted in meaningful relationships and a culture that feels like family. We champion compassion, respect, and work-life balance, while supporting each team member’s personal and professional growth. Through ongoing development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our people to thrive both at work and in life.

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