Engineering Manager - Machining

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Location: Peachtree City, GA Compensation : $125,000–$140,000 Employment Type : Full-Time Work Arrangement: On-site Schedule : Monday–Friday Travel: Up to 15% (mostly local, with occasional overnight travel) About The Company A manufacturing company specializing in fabrication and machining in the Peachtree City, GA area is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a technical team while remaining actively involved in engineering projects and daily operations. Position Summary The Engineering Manager will lead a team of four technical professionals while overseeing estimating, programming, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a working manager who can provide technical expertise, develop team members, and collaborate across departments to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage, mentor, and develop a team of four technical professionals. Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture. Oversee CNC, laser, and waterjet programming activities. Lead pricing proposals, cost estimates, and manufacturability reviews. Define project scopes, timelines, and milestones. Balance workloads and allocate tasks effectively. Remain hands-on with engineering projects and technical problem-solving. Support CNC programming, tooling, and engineering documentation. Partner with operations, sales, and leadership to align technical efforts with business goals. Manage capital projects and coordinate with vendors on new equipment and upgrades. Lead internal audits and maintain ISO 9001 compliance. Champion automation, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support new business onboarding and production readiness. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years leading small teams. Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, stamping, or machining. Experience with cost estimating, SolidWorks, and ERP/MRP systems; JobBOSS is preferred. Hands-on experience with CNC machines and tooling. Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills and the ability to develop technical team members. Preferred Qualifications Experience in welding and fabrication. Knowledge of resistance spot welding and tool and die processes. CNC programming experience. Experience with automation and manufacturing process improvements. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $115k – $130k, depending on experience. Quarterly bonus based on key performance indicators (KPIs). 401(k) with company match. Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Paid time off and sick leave. Eight paid U.S. holidays. Overtime eligibility and flexibility as needed to meet project demands.

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

On-site position based in Peachtree City, GA. Monday–Thursday: 9-hour shifts. Friday: Half day. Single-shift operation with daytime hours; facility is not operational 24/7. Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crawford Thomas Recruiting