Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Technology Manager at DRT Holdings, LLC

DRT Holdings, LLC is a leader in the metal packaging industry, focusing on supporting the production of beverage and food ends through system and part sales and service. The metal packaging market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next several years because brand owners continue to choose infinitely recyclable metal packaging solutions over plastic or glass.

The Manufacturing Technology Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering team in developing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes across the organization. This role drives precision machining excellence, continuous improvement, and technology advancement to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. The Manager leads process innovation through automation, tooling, and Lean initiatives, ensuring best‑in‑class manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Manufacturing Engineers focused on machining, process optimization, and automation.
• Oversee creation, documentation, and continuous improvement of machining processes that meet complex customer requirements for tight tolerances, surface finish, and exotic materials.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to reduce waste, cycle time, and cost while improving quality and throughput.
• Drive the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Design, justify, and manage capital equipment projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timing, and budget.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve process flow and efficiency.
• Manage CAD/CAM systems (NX/Unigraphics preferred) for process design, simulation, and tooling development.
• Develop and maintain training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the manufacturing engineering team and shop floor personnel.
• Support the standardization of best practices and continuous improvement systems (5S, Visual Management, TPM, etc.) across all production facilities.
• Drive cultural change through data‑driven decision‑making and engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Lead high‑impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the Cell.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in CNC machining of complex, high‑tolerance components.
• Proven experience leading teams and implementing Lean/CI programs in a high‑mix, precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in CAD/CAM, automation integration, and process control.
• Demonstrated success managing capital projects and introducing new technologies.

• Expertise in CNC machining process design and optimization.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints.
• Proficiency in Unigraphics/NX or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and translate into practical machining strategies.

• Must be fluent in English with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

• Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Work would be in an office environment and manufacturing facility environment.
• Must be able to travel to multiple DRT Facilities.

• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

DRT is an equal opportunity employer.