Design Engineering Manager: Lead Innovation & Manufacturing

Quanex; Trumann (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Safety Shoes Allowance

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Design Engineering Manager in Trumann, AR to lead a high-performing engineering team and drive product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. You will oversee initiatives that support new product development and optimize processes to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing and 5+ years in leadership, with a focus on tooling, fabrication, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer Credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team and drive product development and process improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Product Management to resolve issues and enable growth.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while managing priorities and resources.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement with data-driven decisions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer Credential Preferred

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Design Engineering Manager in Trumann, AR to lead a high-performing engineering team and drive product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. You will oversee initiatives that support new product development and optimize processes to deliver innovative solutions.

The role requires 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing and 5+ years in leadership, with a focus on tooling, fabrication, and regulatory standards.