Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing/process engineers and technicians.
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with production schedules, quality goals, and business KPIs.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop long-term manufacturing strategies (capacity, automation, footprint).

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze production data to identify root causes of downtime, defects, or bottlenecks.
• Implement standardized work, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and rapid changeover techniques.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Production to resolve daily technical issues and improve throughput.
• Partner with Quality to address root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and customer communication skills.

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain accurate master document, plant layouts, work instructions, and equipment records.
• Establish engineering standards for material selection, tolerances, and vendor qualifications.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems for routing and BOM management.

Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead technical root-cause analysis (8D, DMAIC).
• Strong communication – able to translate complex technical issues for shop floor and executive audiences.
• Decisive under pressure, with a bias for action in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.