Engineering Manager

Hunter Recruiting; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Technical Engineering Manager to oversee process improvement and quality systems in a manufacturing environment. This mid-senior level role involves leading a team of engineers and collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering or quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience leading teams or technical projects.
• Experience with customer-focused quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process and quality engineers.
• Drive quality initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and downtime.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement methods.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze production data to improve performance.
• Collaborate on new product trials and process enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Technical Engineering Manager will oversee process improvement, quality systems, and technical optimization within a manufacturing environment. This leadership role will manage a team of engineers and collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process and quality engineers.
• Drive quality initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and downtime.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement methods.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze production data to improve system performance and product consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product trials and process enhancements.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints; lead root cause and corrective action efforts.
• Contribute to capital projects, technology upgrades, and long-term engineering strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar).
• 7+ years of engineering or quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience leading teams or technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality tools, and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with customer-focused quality systems preferred.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing