Position Responsibilities:
The Manager of Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, and Tool Room operations. This hands-on leader will develop high-performing teams, advance manufacturing capabilities, and partner across the business to improve quality, productivity, throughput, and customer outcomes.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop approximately 20 professionals across Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, and Tool Room functions.
- Provide technical leadership across tooling design, machining processes, manufacturing engineering, CNC programming, and production support.
- Partner with Operations to improve manufacturing efficiency, throughput, quality, safety, equipment utilization, and cost performance.
- Advance engineering initiatives that optimize production flow, reduce waste, improve manufacturability, and strengthen process consistency.
- Establish CNC programming standards and promote effective CAD/CAM practices, machining strategies, and manufacturing support.
- Direct Tool Room activities supporting production tooling, prototype development, fixture design, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prioritize engineering and tooling work to support production schedules, customer commitments, and strategic projects.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement throughout the Engineering Department.
- Support manufacturing automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives where appropriate.
- Lead engineering participation in ERP enhancements and broader engineering process improvements.
- Use performance metrics and operational data to strengthen decision-making and departmental results.
- Standardize engineering documentation, processes, and best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, R&D, and other teams to solve complex technical challenges.
- Provide technical expertise during customer visits, product reviews, and strategic business initiatives.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships while supporting engineering initiatives across global manufacturing operations.
Position requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- 10+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of precision manufacturing, tooling, CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, and production processes.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple engineering priorities and cross-functional projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to develop employees, build collaborative teams, and drive accountability.
- Hands-on leadership style with strong business acumen and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication tooling, punch press tooling, press brake tooling, stamping dies, or precision machined components.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, CNC programming, and manufacturing automation.
- Experience leading engineering teams in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP platform supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
- Experience supporting global manufacturing operations.
Reasons to Apply:
- Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
- Flexible schedules and work life balance.
- Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
- A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.
Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing organization known for engineering excellence, advanced tooling solutions, and high-quality production. The company supports complex manufacturing environments through technical expertise, continuous improvement, innovation, and a strong commitment to customers, operational performance, and employee development.