Engineering Manufacturing Manager

Engineering Manufacturing Manager Reference Number: 392186 Published Date: 04/21/2026 Job Type: Permanent Industry: Architecture and Engineering Hours: Full Time Location: Palo Alto, CA Pay Range: $160,000 - $220,000 Our client, is in the electroplating industry is seeking a Engineering Manufacturing Manager to join their team. As a Engineering Manufacturing Manager, you will be part of the Plating and Manufacturing department. The ideal candidate will have cross functional experience, process improvement experience and experience working in a small company, less than 100 employees, which will align successfully in the organization. What’s the Job? Oversee 40+ direct and indirect reports Train, Mentor, and develop team members On the floor most of the time Oversee and support electroplating operations, including troubleshooting bath chemistry, equipment, and process issues Improve throughput, reduce rework, and increase overall yield What’s Needed? 7+ years of hands-on experience in plating, machining, or manufacturing Strong working knowledge of electroplating processes and shop operations Proven experience in a lead or supervisory role managing teams on the production floor Ability to troubleshoot equipment, processes, and quality issues in real time Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies What’s in it for me? Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a specialized and growing operation Performance-based incentives tied to operational efficiency, uptime, and compliance metrics Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans Competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $220,000, based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Manpower Group (USA)