Engineering Manager

Description

Purpose of the Job:

The Engineering Manager leads and develops the engineering team responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, product improvements, and technical problem solving. This role drives alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives, ensures reliability and manufacturability in product designs, and promotes collaboration across functions to strengthen operational performance and quality.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

Team Leadership:

· Manage, mentor, and build engineering capabilities through training, coaching, and performance feedback.

· Assign work, set expectations, and ensure accountability for timely and accurate project execution.

· Support resource planning and staffing needs within the engineering team.

Project Management:

· Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring scope, cost, and timeline goals are met.

· Coordinate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure solutions are operationally feasible and sustainable.

· Track and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation actions.

Process and Product Improvement:

· Identify improvement opportunities using structured problem-solving (Lean, Six Sigma, DOE).

· Reduce manufacturing variation and cost while maintaining product performance and customer expectations.

· Increase equipment uptime and process capability through engineered solutions.

Technical Oversight:

· Provide subject matter guidance on product design, tooling, automation, material selection, and manufacturability.

· Ensure engineering solutions meet regulatory, safety, and internal standards.

· Approve engineering documentation including drawings, change requests, procedures, and work instructions.

Documentation and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate documentation of engineering designs, modifications, and test results.

· Prepare and present progress reports, technical reviews, and performance metrics to senior management.

Innovation and Development:

· Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, or methods that improve productivity or product quality.

· Partner with R&D or customer engineering resources to support new product introduction and design improvements.

Safety and Compliance:

· Support safe manufacturing through engineered safeguards and risk assessments.

· Ensure compliance with required standards such as OSHA, ISO, and customer specifications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred).

· 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with 2+ years in a leadership role.

· Proficiency in CAD software and ERP systems (e.g., EPICOR).

· Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management preferred.

Skills:

· Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for diverse audiences.

· Proficiency in analyzing data and developing actionable insights.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.