Engineering Manager

Chief Talent Officer @ Tree Top Staffing LLC | Contract & Direct Hire Recruitment Solutions Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

The Engineering Manager is a strategic, hands‑on leader responsible for driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the Company's fast‑paced precision machining and fabrication environment. This role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on process optimization, new product introduction (NPI), tooling and fixture design, manufacturability improvements, and technical support for Production, Quality, and Program Management. You will oversee daily engineering operations while shaping the long‑term technical direction of the company, developing engineering talent, ensuring robust document control, strengthening cross‑functional communication, and championing Lean/2 Second Lean initiatives that directly support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Engineering Team, including Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Interns, and Technicians.
• Set clear expectations, goals, and developmental paths aligned with Company’s strategic priorities.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team alignment with 2 Second Lean, encouraging daily waste reduction, problem‑solving, and standardized work.
• Perform other jobs or functions assigned by upper management.

• Oversee engineering support for machining, fabrication, assembly, coating, and cleanroom operations.
• Drive manufacturing process optimization to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and increase yield.
• Lead efforts to improve manufacturability, including developing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and work instructions.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex manufacturing challenges and customer‑driven requirements.
• Ensure engineering processes, drawings, and routings are accurate, current, and compliant with internal and customer standards.

• Manage NPI engineering activities from initial concept reviews through production launch and stabilization.
• Collaborate closely with Program Management, Quality, and Production to ensure successful transitions from prototype to scaled production.
• Partner with customers on technical requirements, design updates, tolerance reviews, and risk mitigation.

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Program Management to align engineering priorities and resolve production issues.
• Ensure timely communication and technical clarity across all levels of the organization.
• Support cross‑department initiatives, internal audits, and customer audits as required.

• Oversee engineering document control, ensuring compliance with QMS, customer requirements, and change management best practices.
• Champion improvements to M2M, Paperless Parts, CAD/PDM systems, and other digital tools to streamline engineering workflows.
• Support company‑wide efforts to increase visibility using dashboards, KPIs, and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Ensure engineering solutions meet safety standards, prevent hazards, and enhance ergonomics.
• Work closely with Quality to reduce defects, improve first‑pass yield, and support root‑cause and corrective actions (RCCA).
• Promote compliance with AS9100, ISO standards, and customer‑specific requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in machining, fabrication, or aerospace/semiconductor manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams or technical groups.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works preferred), ERP systems (M2M a plus), and engineering data management.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining processes, fabrication techniques, and process design.
• Demonstrated success…