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About the Role

The Engineering Manager leads tooling, fixture, and manufacturing process design initiatives to support customer and production requirements. This role oversees engineering operations, tooling development, process improvement, and tool room management, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing systems. The Engineering Manager links technical execution with business objectives by managing engineers, projects, processes, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all tool room operations, personnel, and workflow
Lead the design, development, debugging, and improvement of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes
Design, integrate, and improve manufacturing systems and related processes
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and cost reduction
Analyze root causes of failures and recommend improvements to designs, tolerances, materials, or processing methods
Develop and implement new manufacturing methods and process improvements
Troubleshoot product, tooling, equipment, material, and process-related issues
Review product designs for manufacturability, accuracy, and completeness
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and technical information to support production goals
Design, install, maintain, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and systems
Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives throughout operations

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related engineering, manufacturing, or tooling experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong complex problem-solving and analytical abilities
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Systems analysis and process improvement experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD/design software
Ability to research and implement new technologies and manufacturing methods
Strong technical and mechanical design aptitude
Quality control experience is a plus
Effective organizational and time management skills

Experience Level

5 years of related engineering, manufacturing, or tooling experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Education Level

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience