Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

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Who We Are

At Hoshizaki, our people drive our success, and our core values of Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC) shape a culture of teamwork, learning, and growth. Headquartered in Peachtree City, GA, with a facility in Griffin, GA, we manufacture high-quality commercial foodservice equipment including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and display cases. With more than 400 “Georgia Made” products and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and ENERGY STAR® performance, our equipment is trusted globally for its reliability and long-term value.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead is responsible for the research, design, and development of systems, processes, machines, tooling, and equipment for manufacturing processes. This role provides leadership to Production Engineering Technicians and oversees their direction, coordination, and evaluation. The position ensures quality, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing while managing projects and driving process improvements that support long-term operational success.

Location: Peachtree City, GA

Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday

Department: Manufacturing Engineering 

Responsibilities & Key Performance Indicators

• Lead, mentor, and manage Production Engineering Technicians, including hiring, training, planning, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Evaluate, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for efficiency, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend design, tolerance, or process changes to enhance production performance.
• Manage and track capital projects, including justification, selection, design, and implementation, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and scope.
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop manufacturing methods for new products and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fabrication, assembly, and materials.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of safety, environmental, and quality standards in manufacturing.
• Experience with capital equipment justification and implementation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to foster a positive team culture.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We strive to be a great place to work and easy to do business with—join Hoshizaki America to grow your skills, contribute to trusted products, delight customers, and enjoy excellent benefits

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $[79,000]– $[103,000] annually. This range is a good faith estimate of what Hoshizaki America expects to pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

• Affordable medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, accident & disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & career growth opportunities
• Safe, climate-controlled workplaces
• Uniforms provided, meal subsidies, and childcare assistance
• Employee discounts & wellness programs