Engineering Manager (Metals Manufacturing)

The Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all engineering activities within a manufacturing operation. This role ensures that engineering initiatives, capital projects, process improvements, and operational support efforts align with organizational goals, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of engineering, including mechanical, electrical, process, and systems engineering functions.
• Drive facility expansion efforts, capacity improvements, and major equipment or technology upgrades.
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and implementation of new processes, machinery, and manufacturing technologies.
• Provide engineering support to ongoing production operations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring continuity of manufacturing output.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, project management methodologies, and best practices across the department.
• Manage project portfolios, budgets, timelines, resources, and risk assessments.
• Identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational challenges.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering staff, providing performance feedback and supporting career growth.
• Foster open communication, encourage collaboration, and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
• Assist other teams in applying statistical and analytical methods for business decision-making.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Ten or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Five or more years of management experience preferred, ideally in a technical, industrial, or production setting.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and manufacturing practices.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and engineering teams to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize projects, and make timely technical and business decisions.
• Proven experience solving complex technical and operational problems in a production environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Experience coaching and developing engineering personnel and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence, lead, and drive business improvement activities proactively.
• Strong awareness of industry best practices, current technologies, and manufacturing advancements.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Technical decision-making
• Project and resource management
• Process improvement and lean methodologies
• Communication and collaboration
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Safety and regulatory compliance