Engineering Manager

Hobson & Motzer, Inc.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobson & Motzer, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in Durham, CT.

This on-site role focuses on planning, budgeting, and delivering complex precision manufacturing initiatives while driving integration of new technologies and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has strong engineering and project-management skills, experience with CNC machining, and a track record of improving process efficiency and quality in a production setting.

Qualifications

• Strong Engineering Management and Project Management skills to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex manufacturing and engineering initiatives.
• Team Leadership skills, including mentoring, performance management, and the ability to build collaborative, high-performing engineering teams.
• Software Development and Integration skills to oversee the implementation and coordination of engineering software tools, systems, and automated solutions.
• Experience in precision manufacturing, CNC machining, or related industrial environments, with a solid understanding of process optimization and quality control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in a production environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, tooling, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities that support precision manufacturing operations.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion of projects.
• Coordinate engineering resources and review designs and process plans.
• Drive integration of new technologies and collaborate with production, quality, and tooling teams to optimize processes.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets; manage technical risks and communicate status to stakeholders and customers.
• Promote continuous improvement and standardize best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Skills

Engineering Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Software Development

Systems Integration

CNC Machining

Process Optimization

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Company Description Hobson & Motzer, Inc. is a precision manufacturer of metal components and assemblies serving advanced industries that demand exceptional quality and reliability. Established in 1912, the company has grown into a leader in precision metal stamping, coined wire, multi-axis CNC machining, and complex component assembly. With a vertically integrated operation and extensive in-house secondary capabilities, Hobson & Motzer controls quality from start to finish to maximize repeatability and efficiency. The organization combines small company service with robust resources and modern technology, supported by a highly skilled team of engineers, tool makers, machine operators, and quality professionals. Candidates joining Hobson & Motzer can expect a culture focused on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and mastering challenging projects.

Role Description The Engineering Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Durham, CT, responsible for overseeing engineering activities that support precision manufacturing operations. This role leads and mentors a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring effective planning, execution, and completion of projects aligned with customer requirements and organizational goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating engineering resources, reviewing designs and process plans, driving integration of new technologies, and collaborating closely with production, quality, and tooling teams to optimize manufacturing processes. The Engineering Manager will monitor project timelines and budgets, manage technical risks, and maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders and customers regarding project status and technical issues. This position also plays a key role in promoting continuous improvement, standardizing best practices, and supporting strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Engineering Management and Project Management skills to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex manufacturing and engineering initiatives.
• Candidates should possess Team Leadership skills, including mentoring, performance management, and the ability to build collaborative, high-performing engineering teams.
• Candidates should possess Software Development and Integration skills to oversee the implementation and coordination of engineering software tools, systems, and automated solutions.
• Candidates should have experience in precision manufacturing, CNC machining, or related industrial environments, with a solid understanding of process optimization and quality control.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and familiarity with ISO or similar quality standards is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site in a production environment and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, tooling, and quality.