Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Corporate Engineering Manger

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Position Overview:
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering operations within an assigned manufacturing site or division of the organization. This role focuses on the execution of engineering strategies, delivery of projects, and day-to-day management of engineering resources in support of production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives. Working under the direction of the Corporate Engineering Manager, the Engineering Manager ensures engineering initiatives are aligned with corporate standards while meeting local operational needs. 

The Engineering Manager serves as a key technical leader at the site/divisional level, collaborating closely with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and product development teams to support efficient cylinder manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties: (Additional duties may be assigned as required.)

• Engineering Leadership & Execution
  1. Lead, supervise, and develop site- or division-level engineering teams.
  2. Translate corporate engineering strategies and standards into actionable site-level plans.
  3. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
  4. Provide technical guidance and decision-making support to engineering staff and operations.
• Project Management & Implementation
  1. Manage the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects at the site or divisional level.
  2. Ensure projects meet technical requirements, production needs, timelines, and budget targets.
  3. Coordinate project activities with manufacturing and other departments to minimize disruption to operations.
  4. Track project progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Quality & Process Support
  1. Support and execute divisional Quality Control (QC) programs in alignment with corporate quality standards and ISO requirements.
  2. Participate in audits, corrective action initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
  3. Monitor engineering-related quality metrics such as scrap, rework, non-conformances, and warranty-related issues.
  4. Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to improve process capability and product reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  1. Work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to support production goals.
  2. Collaborate with Corporate Engineering, R&D, and product development teams on new product introductions and process changes.
  3. Communicate project status, technical issues, and performance metrics to site leadership and corporate engineering.
• Resource & Budget Management
  1. Assist in developing and managing the site or divisional engineering budget.
  2. Prioritize engineering resources, including personnel, tooling, and capital equipment, to support operational needs.
  3. Identify cost-reduction and efficiency-improvement opportunities within engineering-controlled processes.
• Compliance, Safety & Standards
  1. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  2. Adhere to corporate engineering standards, design guidelines, and documentation requirements.
  3. Support safety initiatives and ensure engineering solutions promote safe manufacturing practices.
• Talent Development & Team Management
  1. Recruit, train, and mentor engineers and technical staff at the site or divisional level.
  2. Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support employee development plans.
  3. Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in conjunction with the Corporate Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel, Internet Explorer, Made2Manage, SolidWorks, PDM, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Outlook.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; or an associate degree or equivalent from a two-year or technical institution; or 3-5 years of relevant experience with design software and/or cylinder design; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

Vocational school training in a related field

Equipment:

• Micrometers
• Tape Measure
• Calipers
• Pitch thread gage

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Leadership & Communication : Ability to lead diverse teams and communicate with various stakeholders.
• Project Management : Experience with managing large, complex engineering projects.
• Technical Expertise : Strong understanding of the engineering discipline relevant to the industry.
• Financial Acumen : Budgeting, cost management, and resource allocation skills.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation : Ability to troubleshoot, innovate, and improve processes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to wear safety glasses and hard sole/close toed shoes with a low heel when walking through the manufacturing shop and/or repair shop whether as part of performing their job or just passing through. In addition, long hair must be tied back when around hazards of flame, machinery, or equipment. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and varies based on location.

Yates Industries, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides employment and advancement opportunities to its employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, transgender status, weight, height, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic makeup, military or veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in conviction) or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, disciplinary decisions, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.