Engineering Manager

At Swissturn USA
, we take pride in delivering world‑class quality and exceptional value to our customers across the medical device, connector, laser, industrial hardware, defense, and other precision‑driven industries. We are an ISO 9001:2015 registered, employee‑owned (ESOP) contract manufacturer operating a modern CNC Swiss machining facility. Our ongoing investments in advanced equipment, automation, information technology, and employee development fuel our competitive advantage and keep us on the leading edge of precision manufacturing.

We are seeking an experienced, “hands
-on” Engineering Manager / Director for our premier growing precision machining organization. Our business is once again scaling rapidly, as we produce mission critical components for some of the world’s most recognizable OEMs in Defense, Medical and other major markets. Reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role leads Engineering, Estimating, and Quality functions.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, quality performance, vendor accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Sales, this leader will ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates, robust manufacturing processes, and the consistent delivery of high-quality products. Success in this role requires strong leadership, project management, machining and manufacturing expertise (metal and plastic), customer-facing communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities, and brings a strong sense of urgency and accountability. They are comfortable working alongside frontline manufacturing teams, leading a small staff, collaborating with key customers, and developing practical technical solutions. As a senior leader, they will also support budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and Board of Directors presentations. This high-visibility position offers a significant opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization.

For the right candidate, future progression could lead to an executive leadership role.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop cross-functional engineering, estimating, quality, programming, and related technical teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Function as a liaison between engineering, the customers, and the manufacturing operations.
• Partner with department leaders to align engineering priorities with business objectives.

• Provide firsthand technical input where applicable for CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, process development, co-bots, technical solutions, and manufacturing optimization.
• Support process development, standardization, and implementation of best practices.
• Participate in machining strategy, tooling decisions, and manufacturability reviews.
• Troubleshoot production, process, and quality-related issues.
• Drive technical productivity improvements, cycle time reductions, and quality enhancements.
• Ensure engineering documentation, routings, work instructions, and technical standards are accurate and maintained.
• Drive and lead “failure mode” analysis in the event of errant manufacturing processes.

• Lead the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations.
• Review customer drawings, and specifications, to determine manufacturing feasibility and cost.
• Develop labor, material, tooling, and subcontract cost estimates.
• Analyze job performance, margins, and quote accuracy to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations on technical reviews, customer proposals, and new business opportunities.
• Monitor quote performance and implement improvements to increase accuracy and win rates.

• Manage the Quality team to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
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