Engineering Manager - Swiss CNC Machining

Engineering Manager - Swiss CNC Machining – Dayton, OH

Lead a high‑performing team of tenured engineers in a pristine Swiss CNC facility that combines decades‑long stability, cutting‑edge technology investment, and a true 40–45 hour workweek.

• Lead a highly skilled team of tenured Swiss CNC engineers and tradespeople who operate as a true unit. With an average staff tenure of 10+ years, you’ll be managing a group that values collaboration and mutual support.

• Step in as the go‑to technical expert for the area. You will leverage your deep Swiss CNC machining background to drive excellence on a shop floor widely known for being so clean that “you could eat off of it.”

• Be responsible for a specialized area of the site that combines decades of stability with a recent multi‑million dollar investment in cutting‑edge machining centers. We are an established firm poised for a massive new business phase, and we want you to lead that momentum!

• Lead at a high level without sacrificing your personal life. We offer a consistent 40–45‑hour workweek and virtually no weekends.

• Affordable medical/dental/vision, a competitive 401K match, and significant annual bonus potential.

• Coach, mentor and develop a team of engineers and skilled trades professionals
• Supply Swiss CNC machining expertise to the staff and facility
• Participate in weekly quoting meetings to determine fit and manufacturability for Swiss CNC engineering projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, as well as GD&T
• Assign CNC machining jobs to staff and monitor timely completion
• Provide status updates to operations, sales and engineering teams
  
  Initiate training to production associates for new and existing projects
• Assist Swiss CNC team with troubleshooting programming and offering guidance
• Partner with production when needed to troubleshoot process and manufacturability issues
• Manage tooling and Cap Ex projects, including overseeing timelines and budgets
• Complete cost justification, ROI analysis, and obtain quotes
• Other duties as directed by engineering management

This is a leadership role that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 25% of their day and have the ability to wear many hats. Candidates should have strong Swiss CNC machining technical skills and the ability to coach and mentor others, support and foster a team‑oriented environment and the desire to develop the staff. This site offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge equipment and robotics in a growth‑focused environment.

• Three‑tier competitive medical benefit package (including dental and vision) available on the 31st day of employment

• 401K (50% up to 4%)

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Tuition reimbursement

• Life insurance

• Annual bonus potential

• Medical, dental and vision – great medical perks available on the 31st day of employment

• Diverse business mix

• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge machining technology

• Opportunity for customer interaction

• Annual bonus potential

• Excellent work/life balance, with very rare weekends

• Updated office space in a bright working environment

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Dayton, OH area. A conservative relocation package is available for regional candidates who meet all of the requirements.