Engineering Manager

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  May 20,2026

We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing organization seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product development and engineering initiatives within a highly visible division. This role offers the opportunity to oversee new product design, continuous improvement efforts, prototyping, and engineering strategy while mentoring a talented team of engineers. The ideal candidate will bring strong plastics product development experience, a hands‑on engineering mindset, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced engineering leader or a high‑potential engineer ready to step into management.

• Lead and manage engineering and product development efforts for new and existing products
• Oversee product design, prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage engineering projects, timelines, and resource allocation
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical personnel
• Collaborate with leadership, operations, suppliers, and customers to define product requirements
• Drive product optimization related to performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost
• Review and improve part designs across multiple manufacturing processes including blow molding, thermoforming, injection molding, extrusion, and metal stamping
• Support tooling reviews and manufacturing readiness activities
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to drive engineering improvements
• Ensure products and processes comply with safety and regulatory standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of product design and engineering experience within manufacturing environments
• Strong background in plastics product design
• Experience with prototyping, product testing, and product lifecycle management
• Knowledge of blow molding, thermoforming, injection molding, extrusion, or related processes
• Hands‑on engineering mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience with in durable goods, consumer products, industrial products, or complex assemblies