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Engineering Manager
An established manufacturing organization is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations across multiple facilities. This position will oversee a team of engineers and technical professionals while driving process improvements, supporting production, improving product quality, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing engineering teams within a fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing environment and possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and project execution.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Allocate engineering resources to support production and customer requirements.
- Promote a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Engineering & Project Management
- Manage engineering projects from planning through implementation.
- Review and approve technical drawings, bills of materials, routings, and work instructions.
- Oversee engineering change processes and document control activities.
- Support troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Drive initiatives focused on reducing costs, minimizing scrap, and improving process consistency.
- Evaluate new equipment, automation solutions, and manufacturing technologies.
- Standardize engineering practices and procedures across locations.
Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Scheduling teams.
- Assist with manufacturability reviews and technical support during the quoting process.
- Participate in customer meetings and provide engineering expertise as needed.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure engineering activities comply with company, customer, and industry standards.
- Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and process control.
- Champion safe work practices throughout engineering and manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
- Experience supporting fabrication, welding, machining, or custom manufacturing operations.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated success leading engineering projects and process improvement initiatives.
Preferences
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- PMP certification.
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, or JobBOSS.
- Background in custom fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments.
- Experience implementing automation or advanced manufacturing technologies.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to be considered for this Engineering Manager opportunity. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss their experience and career goals in greater detail.
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