Senior Engineering Manager – Manufacturing

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”.We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Position Summary:

Yokogawa isseekingan experienced and strategicSenior Engineering Managerto lead a high-impact engineering team in support of manufacturing operations.This role will oversee a teamofEngineering Managers who are responsible for front-line engineering support across a manufacturing organization.The Senior Engineering Manager will directly lead a group of ~30 engineers and technical staff and will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, technical capability, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to Engineering Managers and their respective teams.

• Oversee engineering support for daily manufacturing operations, including process optimization, troubleshooting, quality improvements, and equipment reliability.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain,Sales,and Product Development teams to ensure alignmentonpriorities and seamless execution.

• Drive continuous improvementand NYPSinitiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering function; ensure accountability across the team.

• Supportcapacityplanning, headcount strategy, and technical resource allocation to meet short- and long-term manufacturingobjectives.

• Foster a culture of technical rigor, operational ownership, and innovation within the engineering team.

• Lead andparticipatein strategic initiatives such as technology upgrades, facility expansions, and process automation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, internal policies, and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering(Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field);Master’sdegree preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations engineering, with at least 3–5 years in an engineering leadership role.

• Proven experience managing other managers and leading large, cross-functional teams.

• Strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma,orother continuous improvement methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical depth and strategic perspective.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and coach high-performing teams.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-mix, or regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

Yokogawa wants a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusiveculture. Wewill actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomicstatus. Wewill not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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