Engineering Manager

Ross Staffing, LLC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Staffing, LLC is recruiting an experienced engineering leader for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer's Erie, PA facility. The role oversees engineering, technical services, capital projects, manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement for a 300-employee operation.

The ideal candidate will drive modernization of processes, build a high-performing engineering team, and influence plant performance through hands-on leadership and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical support personnel.
• Strong CAPEX planning, project management, and Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience with CNC machining, forging, or roll forming.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience supporting ISO/IATF quality systems.
• Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant engineering and technical services functions.
• Develop and execute the facility’s annual CAPEX strategy.
• Identify and implement projects to improve productivity, quality, cost, cycle time, and waste.
• Evaluate and advance manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, CNC machinery, PLC controls, and material handling systems.
• Support new product development and commercialization.
• Strengthen Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop engineering and technical personnel.
• Partner with plant operations, maintenance, corporate engineering, quality, safety, and environmental teams.
• Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

CAPEX planning

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Automation

Robotics

CNC machinery

PLC controls

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Ross Staffing has been retained by a prominent Tier 1 automotive manufacturer to recruit an experienced Engineering leader for its Erie, PA facility.

This is a key plant leadership position responsible for engineering, technical services, capital projects, manufacturing technology, and continuous improvement within a complex operation of approximately 300 employees. The person selected will have a meaningful opportunity to modernize manufacturing processes, develop the engineering team, and directly influence plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the plant engineering and technical services functions
• Develop and execute the facility’s annual CAPEX strategy
• Identify and implement projects that improve productivity, quality, cost, cycle time, and waste
• Evaluate and advance manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, CNC machinery, PLC controls, and material handling systems
• Support new product development and commercialization
• Strengthen Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop engineering and technical personnel
• Partner closely with plant operations, maintenance, corporate engineering, quality, safety, and environmental teams
• Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical support personnel
• Strong knowledge of CAPEX planning, project management, and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with CNC machining, forging, or roll forming
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience supporting ISO or IATF quality systems
• Previous experience in a union manufacturing environment
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred
• Metallurgical experience is a plus

This opportunity is well suited for a hands-on engineering leader who can connect strategy with execution and wants to make a visible impact within an established manufacturing operation.