Engineering Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

12 Holidays

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in a high-volume metals environment near Columbus, IN. You will develop manufacturing processes, support product launches, manage CapEx, and drive continuous improvement while building a high-performing organization with strong machining expertise.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, 3+ years of leadership, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience in metals/machining.
• 3+ years progressive leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and supporting launches.
• Strong capacity planning, equipment utilization, and capital project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Oversee development and implementation of processes for new product launches.
• Manage CapEx budgets and investment initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Eng

Machining industry experience

Process development

CapEx budgeting

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Global Supplier | 30-40 Minutes South of the Columbus, IN Metro Area

Salary: Up to $155,000 + Annual Bonus

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and drive operational excellence within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This leadership role is responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product launches, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital investments, and building a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring strong machining, or metal industry experience along with a proven ability to lead teams and improve manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Ensure the organization has the appropriate engineering structure, technical expertise, and resources to support business objectives.
• Develop training, performance, and succession plans to strengthen engineering talent.

Manufacturing Process Development

• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new product launches.
• Create and communicate process flows, manufacturing plans, and sourcing requirements.
• Support equipment utilization, capacity planning, and production timing requirements.
• Implement and promote best practices across manufacturing operations.

Project & Launch Management

• Manage engineering activities associated with process launches and new program implementation.
• Oversee the selection and sourcing of manufacturing equipment and technologies.
• Drive projects to meet cost, quality, timing, and performance objectives.
• Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets and investment initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

• Analyze process performance data to identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, yield, and equipment uptime.
• Lead efforts to reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex manufacturing challenges.
• Support production operations through root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and risk mitigation requirements.
• Promote adherence to engineering procedures, standards, and operational best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in metals, machining industry
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and supporting product launches.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, equipment utilization, and capital project management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Up to $155,000
• Generous Annual Bonus
• Potential Sign-On Bonus
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 PTO Days
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities