Engineering Manager

Swissturn/USA, Inc.; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissturn/USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager/Director to lead Engineering, Estimating, and Quality as the company scales.

Reporting to the President & CEO, you will drive technical excellence, cost-competitive manufacturing processes, budgeting, KPI reporting, and customer-focused solutions across metal and plastic machining for defense, medical, and other markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 710+ years of manufacturing/component engineering experience with CNC background.
• Leadership experience managing engineering, estimating, quality, or technical teams.
• Firsthand knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quoting, cost analysis, and manufacturing planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Estimating, and Quality functions.
• Drive technical excellence, operational efficiency, quality performance, vendor accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Sales to ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates and robust manufacturing processes.
• Budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and Board of Directors presentations.
• Develop practical technical solutions and support customer-facing communication.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Customer-facing communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

CNC machining

Tooling

Fixturing

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing planning

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands -on Engineering Manager / Director for our premier growing precision machining organization. Our business is once again scaling rapidly, as we produce mission critical components for some of the worlds most recognizable OEMs in Defense, Medical and other major markets.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role leads Engineering, Estimating, and Quality functions. The Engineering Manager is responsible for driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, quality performance, vendor accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Working closely with Operations, Finance, and Sales, this leader will ensure accurate and competitive cost estimates, robust manufacturing processes, and the consistent delivery of high-quality products.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, project management, machining and manufacturing expertise (metal and plastic), customer-facing communication skills, and a commitment to operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities, and brings a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

They are comfortable working alongside frontline manufacturing teams, leading a small staff, collaborating with key customers, and developing practical technical solutions. As a senior leader, they will also support budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and Board of Directors presentations.

This high-visibility position offers a significant opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization. For the right candidate, future progression could lead to an executive leadership role.

Qualifications Bachelors Degree In Engineering Or Related Technical discipline (or equivalent experience). 710+ years of manufacturing / component engineering experience with CNC background and or strong familiarity. Leadership experience managing engineering, estimating, quality, or technical teams. Firsthand knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes. Experience with quoting, cost analysis, and manufacturing planning.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT This position requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents.