Engineering Manager – Production Engineering

Salary Position | Starting at $125,000Design. Build. Automate. At Noble Plastics, engineering isn’t a back-office function—it’s the engine that turns ideas into high-volume, real-world products. As Engineering Manager you’ll lead the team that designs, refines, and brings products and manufacturing systems to life across industries ranging from consumer pet products to mission-critical Department of Defense components.This is a hands-on leadership role in a production environment where creativity, smart design, and practical execution matter every day. Our core focus is integrating technology into molding this role is key.About the Engineering TeamOur Engineering Department is where process design meets production reality. We design, implement, and improve everything that flow out to our plant floor—molds, molding machines, robotics, tooling, automation, and the systems that tie it all together.Engineering works side-by-side with Production, Quality, and Sales to ensure ideas are feasible, scalable, and profitable—without losing sight of quality or craftsmanship.The RoleWe’re looking for an Engineering Manager who genuinely enjoys making things, leading technical teams, and designing systems that work beautifully at scale. You’ll provide both technical direction and people leadership, helping engineers and technicians grow while ensuring projects move smoothly from concept to production.You’ll set standards, evaluate feasibility, manage risk, and create clarity—balancing big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution. Just as importantly, you’ll help shape a team culture that reflects Noble Plastics’ values: collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.What You’ll DoLead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineers, Designers, and TechniciansGuide technical decisions while supporting professional growth and career developmentPlan, review, and manage projects from concept through launchEvaluate team capacity and proactively close skill or resource gapsDrive excellence across processes, designs, and automationReview and approve project scopes, ensuring feasibility and alignment with business goalsDevelop and manage the Engineering Department budgetWhy This Role Is DifferentYou’ll design systems that actually get builtYou’ll work in a modern, highly automated production environmentYou’ll have real influence over how engineering, automation, and manufacturing evolveYou’ll lead people—not just projectsIf you want a role where engineering leadership is creative, practical, and deeply connected to the factory floor, this is it.