Engineering Manager – Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Job Title:

Engineering Manager

Location:

Stratford, CT (Relocating to Wallingford, CT within 12 Months) Salary: $ Depending on Experience
-plu Annual Performance Bonus

Employment Type:

Direct Hire, Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team within a sheet metal manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee engineering activities from initial customer drawing review and quoting support through manufacturing process development, production launch, and ongoing process improvement. The Engineering Manager will work closely with Production, Quality, Program Management, and other internal departments to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, engineering requirements are clearly communicated, and manufacturing processes are efficient, repeatable, and cost‑effective.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing engineering, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day technical challenges.

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team, establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability
• Assign and coordinate engineering projects to ensure deadlines, customer requirements, and production needs are met
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to engineering personnel
• Establish and maintain standardized engineering procedures, documentation practices, and workflows
• Collaborate with company leadership to identify engineering resources, equipment, software, and training needs

• Oversee manufacturing engineering activities related to sheet metal fabrication, including laser cutting, punching, forming, hardware insertion, welding, finishing, and assembly
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, production methods, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
• Evaluate part designs and manufacturing requirements to identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce scrap, minimize setup time, and improve production efficiency
• Support the development and implementation of new products and manufacturing processes from initial review through production release
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and engineering issues, working directly with Production and Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process consistency

• Review customer drawings, specifications, models, and engineering changes to confirm requirements and manufacturing feasibility
• Support quoting and estimating activities by evaluating manufacturing methods, material requirements, tooling, and process complexity
• Work with Program Management and customer‑facing personnel to resolve technical questions, clarify requirements, and communicate engineering changes
• Ensure engineering changes are properly reviewed, documented, approved, and communicated to affected departments
• Assist with customer technical reviews and support first‑article inspections, new product launches, and production validation activities as needed

• Partner with Production to resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing challenges and support on‑time delivery
• Work with Quality to address nonconformances, investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring issues
• Coordinate with Purchasing and other departments on material specifications, outside processing, tooling, and technical supplier requirements
• Support Program Managers with project timelines,…