Jacuzzi Group

Manufactures whirlpool baths and spas

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRoselle, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 12 years of engineering experience in a design-to-manufacture industry.
At least 5 years of engineering leadership experience managing engineers, technical teams, or major engineering programs.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience taking physical products from concept and design through testing, production launch, and ongoing improvement.
Strong manufacturing and process engineering experience, including equipment, tooling, automation, process development, and continuous improvement.
Experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions that deliver measurable results.
Experience with computer-aided design, engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, bills of materials, engineering changes, and enterprise resource planning or manufacturing resource planning systems.
Experience with product testing, validation, reliability, and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering operations for the Roselle manufacturing facility, including processes, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technology.
Support and improve Bath manufacturing processes such as thermoforming, foaming, computer numerical control machining, assembly, finishing, and packaging.
Lead root-cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions for complex production and quality issues.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop solutions through process improvements, automation, equipment upgrades, and capital investments.
Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, standard operating procedures, work instructions, tooling, and process specifications.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety to resolve issues and sustain improvements.
Lead new product development from concept and design through testing, validation, production launch, and ongoing support.
Lead design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and production-readiness activities.
Oversee engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, computer-aided design data, engineering changes, and related information within enterprise resource planning and other systems.
Partner with suppliers on product design, testing, quality, and production validation.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering team across Mechanical, Product, Manufacturing/Process, and Test Engineering.
Develop and execute an engineering roadmap that supports current manufacturing needs and future business growth.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and other Jacuzzi departments to achieve business goals.
Maintain a hands-on leadership presence on the manufacturing floor, including regular Gemba walks and direct engagement with employees and production teams.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree or Master of Business Administration.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Jacuzzi Group · Roselle, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-09

Salary: From USD 145,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Jacuzzi, Inc.

Description

Established in 1956, Jacuzzi® Group operates through two distinct divisions: Jacuzzi® Spa, the preeminent global authority in high-end wellness equipment—including premier hot tubs, swim spas, and saunas—and Jacuzzi® Bath, which provides specialized bathing solutions and national remodeling expertise. Jacuzzi Bath is the fastest growing division focusing on the highest standard of customer satisfaction.

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement, developing new products and processes, and building the engineering capabilities needed to support the future growth of Jacuzzi Bath.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and can effectively operate across all levels of the organization, from the manufacturing floor and test lab to suppliers and executive leadership. This individual will take ownership of complex technical challenges from initial problem definition through implementation and validation of results, while building, developing, and leading a high-performing engineering team.

This position is onsite in Roselle, Illinois and requires travel as business needs require.

KEY Duties And Responsibilities for Director of Manufacturing Engineering:

Plant & Manufacturing Engineering
Lead engineering operations for the Roselle manufacturing facility, including processes, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technology.
Support and improve Bath manufacturing processes such as thermoforming, foaming, CNC machining, assembly, finishing, and packaging.
Lead root-cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions for complex production and quality issues.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop solutions through process improvements, automation, equipment upgrades, and capital investments.
Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, SOPs, work instructions, tooling, and process specifications.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety to resolve issues and sustain improvements.
Product Development & Engineering
Lead new product development from concept and design through testing, validation, production launch, and ongoing support.
Lead design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and production-readiness activities.
Oversee engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, CAD data, engineering changes, and related information within ERP and other systems.
Partner with suppliers on product design, testing, quality, and production validation.
Engineering Leadership
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing engineering team across Mechanical, Product, Manufacturing/Process, and Test Engineering.
Develop and execute an engineering roadmap that supports both current manufacturing needs and future business growth.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Product Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and other Jacuzzi departments to achieve business goals.
Hands-on leadership style with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, including regular Gemba walks and direct engagement with employees and production teams.

***Compensation is based on experience: $145,000 + and bonus potential

Requirements

12+ years of engineering experience in a design to manufacture industry.
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing engineers, technical teams, or major engineering programs.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Masters or MBA preferred.)
Six Sigma Black belt certification preferred.
Proven experience taking physical products from concept and design through testing, production launch, and ongoing improvement.
Strong manufacturing/process engineering experience, including equipment, tooling, automation, process development, and continuous improvement.
Experience leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions that deliver measurable results.
Experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, engineering changes, and ERP/MRP systems.
Experience with product testing, validation, reliability, and certification requirements.

Benefits

401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Apply

Apply at Jacuzzi Group

About the Company

Jacuzzi Group

Manufactures whirlpool baths and spas

Jacuzzi Group makes home and commercial hydrotherapy products, focusing on spas and whirlpool baths. Its core product line includes self-contained whirlpool baths with built-in jets, heating, and filtration, as well as portable hydrotherapy pumps that turn ordinary bathtubs into spas. The system works by pumping water and air through strategically placed jets to create a massaging action, with integrated heating and filtration to maintain water quality. Jacuzzi differentiates itself through a long, family-driven heritage that evolved from a medical device into consumer spa products, a track record of evolving jet-integrated bathtubs, and a strong brand presence in both Hollywood and households. The company’s goal is to provide accessible hydrotherapy and home spa experiences, while expanding its product offerings and maintaining leadership in the residential and commercial spa markets.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Valdosta, GA
Founded: 1915

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Jacuzzi Group

See more jobs