Engineering & Development Manager

Kanthal; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Global collaboration

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Kanthal, a world-leading brand in industrial heating technology, is seeking an Engineering & Development Manager in Concord, North Carolina. You will lead engineering, technical development, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen manufacturing performance, product development, and process reliability.

In this role you will partner with operations, quality, maintenance, planning, sales, and global engineering teams to translate business needs into practical solutions, coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proven experience leading engineering, manufacturing, or product development.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP, CAD, data analysis, or automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and development to support safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Drive process improvement, equipment development, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing optimization.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, QEHS, planning, purchasing, sales, and global engineering resources.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to engineering teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support new product development, process changes, equipment upgrades, and capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Use data and root-cause analysis to identify issues, reduce variation, and improve performance.
• Ensure engineering practices align with standards, safety, quality systems, and company policies.
• Contribute to site strategy, investment planning, and long-term technical capability development.
• Promote safety, innovation, inclusion, and sustainable performance across the org.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Six Sigma

Industrial automation

Data analysis tools

Job description

## Engineering & Development ManagerApplylocations: Concordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: October 1, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0040653## ## LocationConcord, United States of America# Engineering & Development Manager –# Concord, North Carolina**Lead with Purpose. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future.**Join Kanthal, a world-leading brand in industrial heating technology and resistance materials, part of the Alleima Group. At our Concord, NC production unit, we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Engineering & Development Manager to lead engineering, technical development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, reliable, and innovative manufacturing operations.If you are passionate about engineering excellence, developing people, improving processes, and helping shape the future of sustainable industrial heating technology, we want to hear from you.## ## Your MissionAs Engineering & Development Manager, you will lead and support engineering activities that strengthen Kanthal Concord’s manufacturing performance, product development, process reliability, and long-term operational growth. You will partner closely with operations, quality, maintenance, production planning, sales, and global technical teams to translate business needs into practical engineering solutions.This role is ideal for a collaborative technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing high-performing teams, and driving improvements that make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction.## ## What You’ll Do* Lead engineering and development activities that support safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.* Drive process improvement, equipment development, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.* Partner with production, maintenance, quality, QEHS, planning, purchasing, sales, and global engineering resources to support business priorities and customer needs.* Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to engineering and technical team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Support new product development, process changes, equipment upgrades, capital projects, and technology transfer activities from concept through implementation.* Use data, engineering analysis, and practical problem-solving methods to identify root causes, reduce variation, improve performance, and support right-first-time results.* Ensure engineering practices align with internal standards, regulatory requirements, safety expectations, quality systems, and Kanthal/Alleima policies.* Contribute to site strategy, investment planning, resource prioritization, and long-term technical capability development.* Promote a culture of safety, innovation, inclusion, learning, and sustainable performance across the organization.## ## What You Bring* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.* Proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, product development, process development, technical leadership, or a related industrial environment.* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, engage, and develop technical professionals.* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, process improvement, project management, and problem-solving tools.* Experience leading cross-functional projects, capital initiatives, continuous improvement activities, or technical change implementation.* Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization.* A safety-first mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to balance technical excellence with practical operational needs.* Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, ERP systems, CAD, data analysis, or industrial automation is preferred.Your leadership style empowers others, builds trust, and creates clarity. You are curious, adaptable, hands-on when needed, and motivated by the opportunity to improve today while preparing for tomorrow.## ## Why Kanthal?* Competitive total compensation and benefits package.* Opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and global collaboration.* A mission-driven workplace focused on safety, sustainability, innovation, and customer partnership.* A culture that values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement.* The opportunity to help shape solutions that support the electrification of industrial heating and a more sustainable future.At Kanthal, we don’t just make products—we create solutions that power some of the world’s most exciting projects. With safety as our priority and innovation as our driver, we offer a workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful work that improves life for people and planet.**At Kanthal, we celebrate diversity and know that innovation is stronger when every voice is valued.**Ready to help lead the future of industrial heating technology? Apply now and become part of a team that is shaping tomorrow.Kanthal is part of the Alleima Group. Learn more at www.kanthal.com.