Engineering Manager

Overview In this role you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction at a manufacturing site, driving engineering excellence and process optimization. You will partner with Operations to meet production goals while building capabilities across the organization. Expect to tackle complex engineering and production challenges, lead capital projects, and advance safety, quality, and efficiency. You will foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and mentor the engineering team. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to shape site capabilities and collaborate across engineering, R&D, and sites. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive base salaryperformance-related bonushealth, dental, and vision insuranceWellness ProgramPTO/Holidays401(k) retirement plan with company match ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the technical strategy aligned with site objectivesProvide hands-on technical leadership to resolve complex engineering and production challengesDrive process improvements to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performanceOversee design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and toolingEnsure engineering standards, best practices, and documentation are established and maintainedCollaborate with Site Operations Leadership to align engineering priorities with production needsSupport capital projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and validationLead root cause analysis and corrective actions for critical failures or recurring issuesFoster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellenceMentor and develop engineering talent; drive performance management and succession planningMaintain a strong understanding of site manufacturing processes and technologiesIdentify and implement new technologies, materials, and methods to advance site capabilitiesPartner with engineering, R&D, and other sites to share best practices and drive standardizationExperience with capital project management and equipment implementationKnowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and process optimizationOccasional travel to other sites as needed Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)8–12+ years of engineering experience with leadership responsibilityProven manufacturing experience, preferably in high-volume operationsStrong technical expertise in mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and equipment designExperience leading engineering teams or cross-functional projectsAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on executionSolid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologiesStrong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skillsleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingmechanical systemsmanufacturing processesequipment design