Manager of Engineering

The Manager of Engineering provides leadership and direction for Wilson Tool’s Engineering Department, overseeing the Engineering Team, Tool Room, and CNC Programming Team. This position leads approximately 20 professionals and is responsible for developing high-performing teams while driving engineering excellence across the organization.

This Engineering Manager will partner closely with Operations, R&D, Sales, IT, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure engineering solutions support Wilson Tool’s commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong technical background in precision manufacturing, tooling, and machining, and who is equally passionate about developing people and improving processes.

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop approximately 20 professionals in Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, and Tool Room personnel.

Provide technical leadership in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, machining processes, and production support.

Partner with Operations to improve manufacturing efficiency, throughput, quality, safety, and cost.

Support manufacturing engineering initiatives that optimize production flow, reduce waste, and improve equipment utilization.

Drive engineering solutions that improve manufacturability while maintaining Wilson Tool’s industry-leading quality standards.

Support engineering efforts across punch tooling, press brake tooling, specialty tooling, and precision machined components.

Provide leadership for the CNC Programming Team responsible for CAD/CAM programming and manufacturing support.

Establish programming standards that improve consistency, efficiency, and machining performance.

Support implementation of advanced CAD/CAM technologies and programming best practices.

Partner with Manufacturing to optimize CNC programming, machining strategies, and production efficiency.

Direct Tool Room operations supporting production tooling, prototype development, fixture design, repairs, and continuous improvement.

Prioritize work to meet production schedules, engineering projects, and customer commitments.

Improve tooling processes, equipment utilization, and operational performance.

Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Engineering Department.

Support manufacturing automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives where appropriate.

Lead engineering participation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP enhancements and engineering process improvements.

Utilize engineering performance metrics and data to improve decision making and operational results.

Drive standardization of engineering documentation, processes, and best practices.

Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and R&D to deliver outstanding customer solutions.

Provide technical expertise during customer visits, product reviews, and strategic business initiatives.

Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.

Build strong partnerships across Wilson Tool’s global operations.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering.

10+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

10+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.

Strong knowledge of precision manufacturing, tooling, CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, and production processes.

Demonstrated success managing multiple engineering priorities and cross-functional projects.

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