Engineering Manager

A bit about us:

We are a privately held manufacturer that designs and produces precision-engineered equipment and tooling. We are known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Why join us?

• Join a financially stable manufacturer with a long history of engineering innovation and product excellence.
• Lead a collaborative engineering team where you'll have the opportunity to shape processes, mentor talent, and influence company performance.
• Work on highly engineered products that support critical manufacturing operations across multiple industries.
• Enjoy a leadership role with broad cross-functional visibility, meaningful decision-making responsibility, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement and long-term operational success.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, Mechanical Drafters, and engineering support staff.
• Manage engineering priorities, workloads, and project schedules to ensure quality deliverables are completed on time.
• Drive accountability for engineering productivity, accuracy, and department performance.
• Develop and improve engineering processes, workflows, and documentation standards to increase efficiency and reduce rework.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product development, customer-specific engineering solutions, and production initiatives.
• Oversee engineering software, CAD systems, and drawing standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor engineering KPIs, including productivity, cycle time, quality, and resource utilization, while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and professional development of engineering personnel.
• Serve as the technical leader for the engineering department while helping align engineering resources with overall business goals.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams, assigning work, managing priorities, and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of steel manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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