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Engineering Manager – Materials & Process Technology

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 + Bonus Opportunity

Location: Twinsburg, OH - Relocation Package Available

A growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of materials, products, manufacturing processes, and technical strategy across the organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of materials science, manufacturing, product development, and business strategy. The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping shape company direction while leading a multidisciplinary technical organization.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will be the technical heartbeat behind our materials, products, and manufacturing processes. Blending fundamental science, engineering expertise, and leadership, you will guide the development of innovative products and the processes that produce them while helping solve complex customer challenges.

You will lead a talented technical team responsible for materials engineering, process engineering, product development, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires a leader who enjoys being highly engaged with operations, customers, sales, and executive leadership rather than remaining isolated in a laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering, technical, and quality teams in support of business objectives.
• Drive innovation across materials, products, manufacturing processes, and applications.
• Identify, develop, and implement new manufacturing methods, equipment, raw materials, and technologies.
• Partner closely with Operations to improve manufacturing performance, product quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead product development efforts from concept through commercialization.
• Manage strategic engineering projects, capital initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and product performance issues.
• Evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment that support future growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute technical and business strategy.
• Build relationships with external technical organizations, universities, consultants, and industry partners.
• Develop departmental goals, budgets, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, innovation, and execution.

What We're Looking For

Technical Background

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or related technical functions.
• Leadership experience managing engineers, scientists, or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials behavior, and product performance.
• Experience within advanced materials, ceramics, refractories, metallurgy, foundry products, high-temperature materials, engineered products, or related industries is highly desirable.

Leadership Profile

We're looking for a leader who:

• Takes ownership and drives results.
• Is biased toward action and execution.
• Enjoys solving difficult technical and operational challenges.
• Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on.
• Is highly curious and committed to continuous learning.
• Builds strong relationships across Operations, Sales, R&D, Quality, and customers.
• Can influence decisions at both the plant floor and executive levels.
• Enjoys mentoring and developing technical talent.
• Asks thoughtful questions and seeks to understand problems deeply before solving them.

Work Environment

This is a highly collaborative, primarily on-site leadership role. The Engineering Manager is expected to maintain a visible presence within manufacturing operations and work closely with technical teams, operations leadership, and executive management. Occasional flexibility for remote work may be available as business needs allow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $140,000 – $160,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings program with company contributions
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may come from industries such as:

• Advanced Ceramics
• Refractories
• Metallurgy
• Foundry Products
• High-Temperature Materials
• Engineered Materials
• Aerospace Materials
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Specialty Chemical or Materials Processing

If you're excited by the opportunity to influence company strategy, lead technical innovation, and make a visible impact across an entire organization, we'd like to hear from you.