Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Plant Engineering

Position Summary – The Engineering Manager will lead cross‑functional efforts to ensure that product designs are optimized for efficient, cost‑effective, and high‑quality manufacturing. This role bridges the gap between design engineering and production, driving collaboration to reduce complexity, improve yield, and accelerate time‑to‑market.

• Manage and mentor a team of DFM engineers, fostering innovation and continuous improvement through product design.
• Define and implement best practices for manufacturability across product lines.
• Oversee the design and development of tooling related to the enhancement of manufacturing processes, product changes, and new products that are consistent with a zero‑defect level and low product cost.
• Recommend changes, prepare cost justifications, and coordinate the design and development of current products.
• Assist engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel in troubleshooting or problem‑solving activities.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, processes, and assembly methods.
• Identify design risks and propose solutions to improve scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive standardization of components and processes to streamline production.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Champion design reviews and manufacturability assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to enhance competitiveness.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste, improve yield, and lower production costs through product design.
• Ensure all engineering projects fit within the overall company goals and strategy.
• Provide support to new product design engineering and production during the hand‑off of a new product.
• Implement new line extensions to existing product lines.

Education and Experience – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field is required. 7+ years of engineering experience, with 2+ years of supervisory experience is required. Lean or similar Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience is required. CAD software experience is required. Proven experience in DFM, new product introduction (NPI), and high‑volume production environments is required. ISO/IATF experience preferred.

Required Licenses – Valid driver’s license required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge – Skilled in Microsoft Office. Ability to read and understand technical drawings. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. Actively attends to, conveys, and understands comments and questions of others. Mathematical skills commensurate with an engineering degree. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and priorities through the analysis of business needs.

Travel – Occasional travel may be required.

Suppliers Responsibilities – Manager+:
Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the employees within the department function. Has direct reports.