Engineering Manager

Crosslinked; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan payment assistance

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Crosslinked is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of product development engineers in Stow, Ohio. The role focuses on driving quality improvements, reducing warranty costs, and coordinating with Sourcing to align resources and KPIs.

You will guide development from concept through testing, ensuring ASTM standards compliance and robust test criteria for new and existing tools, while communicating effectively with field staff and customers.

Qualifications

• BS degree required or equivalent.
• 3+ years in engineering management or similar role.
• Strong communication with C-suite and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with material testing equipment and quality initiatives.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of product development engineers to hit quality and warranty KPI targets.
• Collaborate with Sourcing to improve product quality and reduce warranty costs.
• Manage tool repair centers across North America to meet KPI targets and reduce turnaround times.
• Support new item creation via benchmarking and research; ensure designs meet standards and robust test criteria.
• Perform lab, internal, and field testing on tools to validate performance and reliability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication to executives

Data analysis

Automotive experience

Quality/manufacturing

Problem solving

ASTM standards

Travel 10% max

Education

BS

Tools

Tensile testing

Torque testing

Hardness testing

Job description

Crosslinked

Jobs/Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager

Matco Tools (Vontier)

• Stow, OH

Seniority Manager

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 3+ yrs

Industry Automotive

Role Management / Director

Schedule Standard

Techniques

tensile testingtorque testinghardness testing

Benefits

tuition reimbursementstudent loan payment assistancehybrid work option

Role details

INTRODUCTION And WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities) Oversee a team of Product Development Engineers, guiding them to achieve quality and new item creation goals. Develop a pipeline of projects focused on enhancing quality and generating warranty savings to meet key performance indicators (KPIs). Collaborate with the Sourcing team to align resourcing strategies that improve product quality and cut warranty costs.

Coordinate warranty savings KPIs with sourcing KPIs to ensure overall cost reduction.

Manage all tool repair and service centers throughout North America, partnering with both internal and external facilities to advance quality initiatives and shorten turnaround times. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interactions with field staff and customers.

Support new item creation through competitive benchmarking and targeted research to identify the strongest product opportunities. Create and maintain technical documentation, review designs for compliance with company and ASTM standards, and define robust test criteria for new offerings. Use tensile, torque, hardness, and other lab equipment to validate performance and reliability for both new and existing tools.

This is an on-site role located in Stow, Ohio. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Engineering team to achieve product quality and warranty reduction KPI targets + Create a tracking funnel for all warranty and quality projects + Track top warranty items by number of defects and cost
• Manage the performance of internal and external repair centers to meet KPI targets + Track turnaround time both repair time and delivery turnaround + Conduct weekly meetings with struggling centers to focus on remediation + Travel to repair centers to review quality processes
• Support new product development by evaluating new tools and completing the New item Creation (NIC) process + Acquire specifications/drawings/testing/application data + Assist with the creation of equipment design, manufacturing and test specifications
• Perform Product testing on new and existing tools + Internal lab testing + 3rd party external testing + Field testing
• Perform data analysis for new and existing warranty agreements with suppliers
• Attend supplier review meetings and provide Engineering and Quality feedback to the scorecard
• Respond to Customer Service requests for engineering and quality expertise through the Epost-it process
• Author field communications for quality related concerns

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications) Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to C-suite
• Results driven
• Exceptional data analysis skills
• Experience with material testing equipment
• Automotive industry experience
• Hands-on automotive repair experience both mechanical and electrical
• Prior manufacturing quality experience
• Formal problem-solving training and successful execution of its tools
• Ability to interpret and understand ASTM standards
• 10% travel or less.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• Achievement of Warranty reduction KPI goal
• Achievement of tool repair turnaround time KPI goal
• On-time measures for new item creation process
• Customer Service Response Times
• On-Time Delivery of Product Development Projects

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Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Who Is Matco Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes, products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet.

Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

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• Benefits Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
• Immediate Company Benefits (medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Etc.) 401k with company match
• 401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
• High level of employee engagement
• Walking path and gym equipment onsite
• Food trucks on site during the summer
• Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans
• Employee discounts
• 15 days vacation \+ 4 floating holidays \+ 8 paid holidays
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan payment assistance
• Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)
• Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
• Discounts on tools
• Annual team building events

Who Is Vontier Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity,automationand multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tool and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, let’s power the way the world moves! "Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."

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