Manager, Process & Equipment Engineering

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About The Role

The Process & Equipment Engineering Manager leads the global strategy and execution of equipment and process support for customization operations. This role manages a distributed team of engineers and technicians and is accountable for scalable support models, equipment reliability, capital planning, and technical readiness across multiple manufacturing sites.

What You'll Do

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technicians and engineers supporting global customization facilities

Set priorities, allocate resources, and build technical capability to support both current operations and future growth

Lead equipment specification, selection, procurement, validation, and acceptance in partnership with engineering and operations

Define and standardize global processes for equipment maintenance, support, and lifecycle management

Own the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) strategy, governance, and performance to enable consistent, data –driven support across multiple sites

Balance global standards with regional requirements where needed

Establish best practices for spare parts and inventory management across locations

Develop, implement, and maintain technical documentation for industrial equipment/processes

Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and program management teams to ensure alignment on scope, timing, and deliverables

Provide technical training and hands-on support to team members and site personnel

Serve as the escalation point for complex equipment, automation, and process issues

Collaborate with the quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues

Use manufacturing and equipment performance metrics to identity trends and drive continuous improvement

Produce and maintain documentation related to equipment operation, maintenance, and technical procedures

Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical and performance issues

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years in a management role; manufacturing equipment experience strongly preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical information for diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in environments with change and ambiguity, proposing solutions with limited guidance

Proficiency in reading and developing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and diagrams

Proven experience troubleshooting complex process and machine issues

Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%

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Benefits & Perks

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