Engineering Manager

Job Description

Were hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee and optimize our production processes while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. In this critical role, youll design efficient workflows, drive cost-saving improvements, and uphold the highest standards in quality and safety. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and love solving complex production challenges, we want to talk to you!

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the manufacturing engineering functiondeveloping and optimizing production processes, improving quality and efficiency, and managing a team of engineers. This role ensures seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and meet strategic business goals.

What Youll Do:

Process Design & Optimization

Develop and continuously refine manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows to increase efficiency, minimize waste, and improve throughput.

Project Management

Lead end-to-end engineering projectsdefine timelines, manage budgets, allocate resources, and deliver measurable results.

Team Leadership

Direct and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers. Provide technical guidance, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities.

Quality Assurance & Improvement

Enforce quality control processes, proactively resolve quality issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Cost Control

Analyze production and labor costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements for financial efficiency.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Monitor KPIs (cycle time, scrap rates, yield, uptime) and apply insights to optimize performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with R&D, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective product transitions and process scalability.

Continuous Improvement

Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and eliminate waste.

Equipment Oversight

Manage equipment maintenance, upgrades, and new acquisitions to support production reliability.

What You Bring:

Bachelors Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)

510 years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, ideally in chip-cutting or similar environments

Proven team leadership experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Access a plus

Excellent communication and project management skills

Commitment to safety-first workplace culture