Engineering Manager
Job Overview
A global leader in industrial manufacturing seeks an accomplished professional to lead all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering. The organization is known for setting high standards in quality, innovation, training, and technical excellence, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
This leadership role is responsible for overseeing manufacturing and tooling engineering functions, including capital projects, process development, and production line installation and optimization. The position carries full departmental budget responsibility and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing operations.
The role requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on engagement with shop floor activities to implement process improvements, support new product introduction, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. The successful candidate will lead high-performing engineering teams, manage external contractors, and provide strategic and technical direction aligned with organizational goals.
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid holidays.
Job Requirements
- Lead the Manufacturing Engineering function, including process engineering, tooling, and capital development projects
- Develop and implement best-practice production engineering strategies, policies, and procedures
- Design, implement, and refine product development, testing, and manufacturing processes
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing and tooling engineers
- Lead teams in the development and deployment of new products, processes, and solutions
- Oversee project planning, logistics, resource allocation, and execution
- Establish departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics; monitor progress and report results
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, safety, sustainability, and waste reduction
- Identify process gaps and lead improvements in training, work practices, and manufacturing methods
- Manage departmental budgets, capital investment proposals, and cost control strategies
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and all health, safety, and environmental policies
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to engineering teams
- Support new product and process introduction activities
- Coordinate with cross-functional leaders and departments to achieve operational objectives
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and customers
- Oversee staffing levels, recruitment, performance management, training, and employee development
- Ensure accurate maintenance of engineering and people-related records, including training matrices, risk assessments, and performance evaluations
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
- Master's degree in Engineering or MBA (preferred)
Experience
- 5-7 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 2 years in a people management or leadership role
- Experience managing engineering teams and large-scale projects
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement and capital investment initiatives
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities
- Strategic and critical thinking with strong problem-solving skills
- Expertise in manufacturing technologies, processes, and engineering best practices
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at various stages
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance measurement
- Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and think flexibly in a dynamic environment
- Experience with CAD tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar collaborative project methodologies (preferred)
- Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders using appropriate presentation tools
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