Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Advantic Building Group is a design-build structural solutions company focused on building smarter, lighter, and more efficient infrastructure. We design, fabricate, and install systems using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) a high-performance material that helps our partners move faster, build safer, and reduce long-term impact across mission-critical and industrial environments.

But what truly sets Advantic apart isnt just what we build itshowwe work andwhowe work with.

We value individuals who are curious, accountable, and willing to lean in when things get challenging. At Advantic, culture isnt a poster on the wall its lived out every day in how we collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another. If youre looking for a place where your voice matters, your work has impact, and your growth is encouraged, youll feel at home here.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering and technical support functions that drive successful execution across assembly, fabrication, machining, and manufacturing operations. This role oversees teams responsible for fabrication and installation drawing creation, BOM development and accuracy, CAM programming, manufacturing engineering, and fabrication systems support.

The Engineering Manager ensures engineering deliverables are accurate, manufacturable, standardized, and aligned with operational requirements. This role plays a critical part in improving production efficiency, machine reliability, process capability, quality, and system integration across the organization. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, scheduling, supply chain, and project management teams to support scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

CAD Fabrication Design and Documentation

• Lead teams responsible for fabrication drawing creation, installation drawing development, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure drawings and documentation are accurate, complete, manufacturable, and aligned with project and operational requirements.
• Drive standardization of engineering documentation, drafting practices, and design workflows to drive repeatability and manufacturability into each fabrication design.
• Oversee BOM creation and accuracy to ensure alignment between engineering, supply chain, fabrication requirements and systems accuracy.
• Establish processes to minimize engineering revisions, drawing errors, and downstream production disruptions.

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting assembly, fabrication, and machining operations.
• Oversee qualification, development, validation, and continuous improvement of assembly, fabrication, and machining processes.
• Direct process optimization efforts focused on throughput, quality, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Partner with operations teams to improve manufacturability and reduce production constraints.
• Manage process-related budgets including tooling, fixtures, equipment improvements, and capital expenditures.
• Lead capital planning activities including ROI analysis, cost justification, and payback calculations for new equipment or process improvements.
• Manage cost-reduction initiatives through cycle time improvements, scrap reduction, yield improvement, labor optimization, and material utilization.

CAM Programming & Technical Fabrication Support

• Oversee CAM programming activities to ensure efficient and accurate machine programming for fabrication and machining operations.
• Ensure programs are optimized for quality, machine performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical manufacturing issues impacting production.
• Drive standardization of programming methodologies, tooling strategies, and setup requirements.

Process Systems, Software & Standardization

• Oversee fabrication-related systems and technologies supporting engineering and manufacturing workflows.
• Lead teams responsible for integration and optimization of ERP, MES, CAD/CAM, and machine monitoring systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and operational scalability.
• Utilize operational and engineering data to identify opportunities for process and system improvements including development of setup sheets, tooling lists, inspection plans, and work instructions.

Quality, Reliability & Operations Support

• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve process capability and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for recurring manufacturing issues.
• Drive initiatives to improve machine uptime, equipment reliability, and process stability.
• Ensure engineering support aligns with production schedules and operational priorities.
• Lead team with PFMEA, process flow diagrams, and control plans for engineering and fabrication processes.
• Ensure processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading engineering or manufacturing engineering teams in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting CNC machining, fabrication, or assembly operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Experience working with CAD/CAM systems, ERP systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, cost reduction, or operational efficiency projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical Engineering Drawings, including GD&T Tolerancing.

• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively through speaking and listening. The role typically involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move objects up to 15 pounds.

Advantic Building Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.