Engineering Manager
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Salary: $200,000 – $275,000 annually
Location:
5200 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Full-Time, Onsite (8:30 am - 5:30 pm) We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations across a large-scale manufacturing environment. This role will oversee plant engineering, equipment reliability, facility systems, automation, controls, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with strong manufacturing experience, proven team leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering initiatives focused on plant performance, reliability, efficiency, safety, and scalability
- Oversee plant systems, utilities, infrastructure, production equipment, automation, controls, and PLC systems
- Manage capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, expansions, and process improvement initiatives
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 11 engineering employees
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Logistics, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing goals and resolve technical challenges
- Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, vendors, schedules, risks, and deliverables
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements, system upgrades, vendor optimization, and operational efficiencies
- Support automation, manufacturing technology, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making initiatives
- Ensure engineering activities comply with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines
- Develop and implement engineering strategies, procedures, and best practices to support long-term operational excellence
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred 5+ years of engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in plant engineering, utilities, facility systems, production equipment, automation, and controls
- Experience managing capital projects and large-scale equipment implementations
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, industrial infrastructure, manufacturing operations, and equipment reliability
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, solve complex technical issues, and drive continuous improvement
- Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner across Operations, Maintenance, IT, Logistics, and Supply Chain
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer license
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higherPMP certification
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer certificationOSHA 30 certificationPLC / automation systems experienceERP systems experience, AS400 preferred
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is primarily office and plant-based within a manufacturing environment. The position may require time on the production floor, interaction with equipment and plant systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.