Engineering & Quality Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Engineering & Quality Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Engineering and Quality functions to support manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, new product introductions, quality system development, and capital projects. This position oversees Engineering and Quality personnel while driving process improvements, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, document control, and the establishment and maintenance of robust quality management systems. Working cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations, the Engineering & Quality Manager improves safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, cost efficiency while fostering the professional growth and development of the Engineering and Quality teams. This position ensures manufacturing processes, equipment, documentation, and quality systems support the company's operational and strategic objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Engineering and Quality teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Establish performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, identify training opportunities, and develop succession plans to strengthen organizational capability.
• Manage engineering and quality projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Develop, implement, and sustain Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to resolve quality and manufacturing issues while driving sustainable improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Establish and maintain document control systems for engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, standard operating procedures, process documentation, and quality records.
• Develop, review, and approve manufacturing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, revision control, and compliance with established procedures.
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturing processes, quality plans, work instructions, tooling, inspection methods, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Operations, and other functional teams to resolve manufacturing, engineering, and quality-related issues.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, process capability, productivity, scrap, customer complaints, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee internal quality audits, customer audits, supplier quality activities, and corrective action follow-up to ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, including equipment selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and process qualification.
• Analyze production, engineering, and quality data to identify trends, reduce variation, improve process capability, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Support preventive maintenance initiatives and equipment reliability programs to improve operational effectiveness.
• Manage engineering and quality budgets, vendor relationships, calibration programs, and contractor activities as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and all applicable regulatory and customer quality requirements.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence by promoting employee engagement, problem-solving, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering and/or quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience leading engineering, quality, or continuous improvement teams preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, process improvement, automation, tooling, equipment design, and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) and document control processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading internal audits, supplier quality initiatives, customer quality requirements, and regulatory compliance activities is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, quality management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, coaching, and team development abilities .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments including moving machinery, noise, dust, varying temperatures, and industrial equipment.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in designated production areas.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.