General Engineering/HVAC

Job Description Engineering Manager
Newport, Tennessee | On-Site
$Lead Engineering During an Exciting Transformation
SSW Advanced Technologies (AAP Division) is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities at our Newport, Tennessee manufacturing facility.
While many in the region know us as American Appliance Products (AAP) , we are proud to be part of SSW Advanced Technologies , a global manufacturer serving appliance, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, retail display, and consumer product markets.
AAP became part of the SSW family in 2003, bringing decades of manufacturing expertise and expanding our cooking product capabilities. Today, our Newport facility is continuing its evolution, supporting both legacy appliance manufacturing and a growing portfolio of engineered HVAC products.
We are looking for a technically strong engineering leader who wants to make a visible impact on operations, manufacturing excellence, and future growth.
An Engineering Manager leading a small manufacturing engineering team ready for expanded leadership responsibility
A Senior Engineer with demonstrated leadership experience seeking the next step into engineering management
You'll lead engineering initiatives while remaining actively engaged with manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment performance, and team development.
Lead the Engineering Team
Develop and mentor engineering talent
Guide engineering priorities that support business and operational goals
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
Support Manufacturing Operations
Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations
Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting activities
Improve operational efficiency through data-driven problem-solving
Manage Engineering Projects
Lead projects from concept through implementation
Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and process technologies
Coordinate engineering resources, timelines, and project priorities
Improve Reliability and Performance
Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability
Develop and improve SOPs, standard work, and engineering documentation
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical project teams
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
New product launch and project management experience
Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments
Fabrication and welding experience, particularly MIG or resistance welding
Experience in metal manufacturing, machining, assembly, or wire-forming operations
Product engineering and process engineering experience
Equipment design, tooling, or automation exposure
CAD experience including SolidWorks
Engineer → Senior Engineer → Engineering Lead/Manager
We're seeking someone who has built a strong technical foundation first and leadership capability second.
Comfortable on the manufacturing floor
Interested in building and improving systems rather than simply maintaining them
Make a direct impact on site performance
Lead engineering improvements that drive measurable results
Influence the future direction of a facility undergoing strategic transformation
Customer Focus
If you're a manufacturing engineering professional looking for an opportunity to lead, improve processes, develop people, and help shape the future of a growing operation, we'd love to hear from you.