Engineering Manager

Seco; Reynoldsville (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

Seco Tools, a Sandvik subsidiary in Reynoldsville, PA, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing process development, standardization, and continuous improvement. You will own production prints, CNC programs, tooling concepts, and process specifications while partnering with Production, Maintenance, and Technology to deliver future-state solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership without daily production control, requiring strong problem solving, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC technology, process controls, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with capital projects and automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical definition of manufacturing processes, including production prints, drawings, CNC programs, and tooling concepts.
• Lead systematic process improvements to cycle time, capability, productivity, quality, yield, material utilization, manufacturing costs, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Technology on future-state manufacturing concepts and the site’s manufacturing process and technology roadmap.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team with clear priorities and performance expectations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

CNC technology

Process optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering ManagerLocation: Reynoldsville, PAShift: 1st Shift, 6a to 2pEmployment Type: Full-time / PermanentDepartment: EngineeringAbout UsWe are a growing precision manufacturing team producing high-quality round cutting tools for customers across various industries. We’re committed to quality, innovation, and providing a clean, well-organized workplace where skilled team members can thrive.We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team.Position OverviewThe Engineering Manager leads the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring they are capable, controlled, documented, and optimized. This plant leadership role reports to the Production Unit Manager and owns production prints, drawings, CNC and manufacturing programs, process specifications, parameters, tooling concepts, and manufacturing methods. While not responsible for daily production execution, the Engineering Manager provides technical leadership for critical process issues and partners with Production, Maintenance, and Technology to develop sustainable future-state manufacturing solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesMain Duties & ResponsibilitiesOwn the technical definition and integrity of manufacturing processes, including production prints, drawings, CNC and manufacturing programs, process specifications, parameters, tooling concepts, and manufacturing methods.Establish engineering standards, maintain accurate technical documentation, and implement engineering change-control practices.Lead systematic process improvements to cycle time, capability, productivity, quality, yield, material utilization, manufacturing costs, and capacity.Use manufacturing data to identify losses and constraints, lead technical root-cause analysis, and standardize sustainable solutions across applicable processes and equipment.Set priorities for manufacturing engineering resources and provide technical direction to engineering personnel.Support new product and process development and industrialization; ensure tooling, documentation, programs, and technical resources are ready for production requirements and customer demand.Evaluate tooling, manufacturing methods, equipment capabilities, process constraints, staffing requirements, and future manufacturing needs to support capacity planning.Partner with Quality to establish process controls, validation requirements, capability targets, and corrective actions.Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Technology on future-state manufacturing concepts and the site’s manufacturing process and technology roadmap.Evaluate process redesign, automation, equipment modernization, and new manufacturing methods to meet longer-term business needs.Develop technical requirements and investment justifications; support equipment selection and lead or support engineering elements of capital projects.Coordinate engineering resources for installation, qualification, and process validation; ensure new equipment, processes, and technologies meet technical requirements before routine production.Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team with clear priorities, responsibilities, and performance expectations.Build technical capability through knowledge sharing, employee development, and identification of skill gaps; foster technical ownership, disciplined problem solving, empowerment, and continuous improvement.Communicate goals, priorities, and change clearly; listen to employees, recognize contributions, and provide constructive feedback.Safety & ComplianceTranslate future safety and capability requirements into technical manufacturing solutions.Ensure manufacturing processes are documented, standardized, and controlled in accordance with approved engineering methods.Ensure new processes and technologies are technically validated before routine production.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.Manufacturing engineering experience in machining, tooling, precision manufacturing, or a comparable environment preferred.3+ years of engineering leadership, supervisory, or technical team leadership experience required.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC technology, technical drawings, programming, process controls, and manufacturing documentation.Demonstrated structured problem-solving and analytical capability.Experience with process development, industrialization, equipment implementation, automation, or capital projects preferred.Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.What We OfferCompetitive pay based on experienceHealth, dental, and vision benefitsPaid time off and holidaysGender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wageRetirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contributionOpportunities for skill development and internal advancementSupportive team environmentSeco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.