Manufacturing Engineering General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Management

• Lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering activities.
• Supervise engineering personnel, technicians, and manufacturing support staff.
• Oversee the design, development, and improvement of airflow measurement equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensure engineering designs are practical, manufacturable, cost-effective, and serviceable.
• Coordinate engineering changes and maintain accurate revision control.
• Establish engineering priorities, project schedules, and technical objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting and resolving engineering problems.

Manufacturing Operations

• Oversee manufacturing processes involving machining, mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, pneumatic systems, and equipment integration.
• Work directly with production personnel to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and implement standardized manufacturing procedures and assembly instructions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs, material waste, and production time.
• Coordinate production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Assist in resolving production bottlenecks and component availability issues.
• Ensure manufactured equipment conforms to engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Support inspection, testing, and final equipment acceptance procedures.

Product Development & Continuous Improvement

• Manage new product development from initial concept through prototype, testing, and production release.
• Evaluate existing product designs for improvements in performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication, assembly, and validation testing.
• Support the integration of electronic controls, sensors, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Implement design improvements based on manufacturing experience, customer feedback, and field service information.
• Identify opportunities to standardize components and reduce product complexity.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Support compliance with applicable AS9100 quality management requirements.
• Ensure engineering and manufacturing documentation is accurate and properly controlled.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Coordinate inspection and testing requirements for manufactured equipment.
• Support calibration, equipment verification, and quality control processes.
• Work with quality personnel to maintain product traceability and manufacturing records.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Work with purchasing and suppliers to ensure components meet engineering requirements.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, product quality, lead times, and manufacturing costs.
• Review supplier drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support sourcing of machined components, fabricated assemblies, electronic components, and pneumatic equipment.
• Identify alternative suppliers and components when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; equivalent substantial manufacturing and engineering experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial equipment production.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Experience with CNC machining operations and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage engineering projects from design through manufacturing.
• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements and solving production problems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and personnel management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work directly with production personnel on the manufacturing floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or manufacturing industrial machinery, test equipment, or automated systems.
• Background in aerospace manufacturing or precision measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems, pressure instrumentation, airflow measurement, and industrial controls.
• Experience with PLCs, microcontrollers, electronic assemblies, and industrial communication systems.
• Knowledge of CNC programming, machine shop operations, and manufacturing tooling.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with engineering change orders (ECOs), configuration management, and BOM control.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with outside machine shops, fabrication suppliers, and electronic assembly vendors.

Leadership Expectations

The Engineering Manager must be a hands-on leader who can balance engineering development with daily manufacturing requirements.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead a small, technically diverse engineering and manufacturing team.
• Make sound engineering decisions based on practical manufacturing experience.
• Establish priorities and hold projects accountable to schedules.
• Communicate effectively with management, engineering, production, and customers.
• Recognize manufacturing problems early and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and mentor technical personnel.
• Maintain a strong commitment to product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Performance Objectives

Success in this position will be evaluated through:

• On-time completion of engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Reduction in manufacturing rework and production delays.
• Improvements in manufacturing efficiency and product reliability.
• Accuracy and completeness of engineering documentation.
• Successful introduction of new products and design improvements.
• Effective management and development of engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Consistent compliance with company quality standards.

Since 1977 CCDI is the trusted airflow name in aerospace and power generation. Quality, Innovation and Customer satisfaction continue to be our top priorities as we move forward with our new product lines. We are continuing our strong growth pattern while supporting legacy machines and products for their lifetime. CCDI Airflow Machines are the airflow machine of choice for ALL OEM manufactures such as GE, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell and Rolls Royce. We currently support approximately 300 production Mass airflow and Effective Flow Area machines worldwide. Many of these machines continue to be supported and calibrated by CCDI for over 30 years showing our commitment to our products for life.

Company Description

Since 1977 CCDI is the trusted airflow name in aerospace and power generation. Quality, Innovation and Customer satisfaction continue to be our top priorities as we move forward with our new product lines. We are continuing our strong growth pattern while supporting legacy machines and products for their lifetime. CCDI Airflow Machines are the airflow machine of choice for ALL OEM manufactures such as GE, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell and Rolls Royce. We currently support approximately 300 production Mass airflow and Effective Flow Area machines worldwide. Many of these machines continue to be supported and calibrated by CCDI for over 30 years showing our commitment to our products for life.