Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Responsibilities Engineering Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff - Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives. - Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Support - Lead projects related to manufacturing equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, and production process improvements. - Design and develop custom machinery, fixtures, and production equipment that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput. - Partner closely with production and Continuous Improvement teams to identify operational challenges and implement practical engineering solutions. - Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. - Support root cause investigations related to equipment, processes, and product quality. - Work with external vendors, integrators, toolmakers, and equipment suppliers on equipment purchases, modifications, and installations. - Support capital equipment planning, implementation, and qualification projects. Product & Manufacturing Support - Support introduction of new products into manufacturing. - Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements and cost reduction initiatives. - Collaborate with quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency. - Support product testing, validation activities, and engineering documentation. - Ensure test results are documented and used to drive design improvements. Requirements Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required. - 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, machine design, mechanical design, equipment development, or related fields. - Previous experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical personnel preferred. - Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments required. Technical Skills - Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks (3D modeling & detailed 2D drawings with GD&T). - Experience designing mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, or production machinery. - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles. - Experience supporting equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements. - Familiarity with automation, pneumatics, fluid systems, or controls is a plus. Professional Skills - Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working directly with equipment and production teams. - Strong project management and organizational skills. - Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Self-starter capable of driving projects with minimal oversight. #LI-RA1