Project Engineer Manager

We’re Hiring:
Project Engineering Manager

Kato Cable is growing — and we’re looking for a strong engineering leader to help us scale what’s next.

This isn’t a “sit behind a desk and manage spreadsheets” kind of role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading teams, improving processes, and partnering across departments to make things happen. Someone who can balance technical expertise with leadership, accountability, and customer focus.

• New product launches
• Manufacturability reviews
• Prototype & first builds
• Process improvement & automation
• Cross-functional problem solving
• Mentoring and developing engineering talent

We’re a fast-paced, high‑mix manufacturing environment supporting complex cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and panel assemblies — and we have exciting growth ahead.

• Strong engineering and manufacturing background
• Leadership mindset with the ability to coach and hold teams accountable
• Lean / continuous improvement experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Passion for solving problems and building better systems

At Kato Cable, we believe the best ideas come from collaboration, innovation, and people who genuinely care about the work they do.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real impact with a growing team — we’d love to connect.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Project Engineering function and supporting complex customer programs throughout the product lifecycle including manufacturability review, quoting support, prototype builds, first production builds, and production sustainment. This role provides leadership and development for the engineering team while driving cross‑functional execution, scalable engineering systems, process standardization, automation, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, value stream mapping, waste reduction, and cost optimization to support safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance.

The Project Engineering Manager partners closely with operational teams and customers to support customer requirements, improve manufacturing performance, and deliver high‑quality solutions.

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop the Project Engineering team (Project Engineers, technicians, interns); establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability.
• Own departmental capacity planning and assignment of resources; track and manage multiple projects to meet customer commitments and internal milestones.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues; lead structured problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, Production, and Management to align priorities, remove barriers, and deliver results.
• Provide technical customer support and communication; participate in customer meetings to clarify requirements, present solutions, and resolve issues.
• Ensure robust manufacturability reviews for new and existing programs; identify design/process improvements that reduce cost and improve quality and throughput.
• Oversee creation and review of engineering deliverables (prints, BOMs, work instructions, routings, receiving logs, shipping instructions) to ensure accuracy and standardization.
• Establish and maintain drawing/design standards and controlled documentation; ensure compliance with applicable requirements (ISO documentation, UL compliance/audits, IPC standards).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, value stream mapping, cost reduction); lead cross‑functional projects and kaizens from charter through sustainment.
• Develop, monitor, and report department KPIs; facilitate regular department meetings to review performance, set actions, and self‑correct.
• Champion automation and standard work within engineering processes (tools/templates/workflows) to improve speed, quality, and repeatability.
• Ensure effective use and integration of ERP and engineering…