Engineering Manager

Autoneum; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum, a global leader in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department at our manufacturing facility. You will drive NPI, capex justification, process improvements, and project management, ensuring efficiency and high safety standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage capital projects, and coordinate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve production challenges and maintain asset inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years in manufacturing, with at least two in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with PDCA and A3 experience.
• Proficiency with engineering software, manufacturing systems, and technical tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations, quality systems, and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team through coaching and performance management.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Manage new program launches from award to Start of Production (SOP).
• Oversee projects including budgeting, scheduling, and capital justification.
• Ensure equipment is commissioned, validated, and approved before production start-up.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

PDCA / A3 methods

Engineering software proficiency

Safety and quality knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Minitab

Job description

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

Summary

The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the engineering department within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of all engineering activities, including NPI, Capex allocation, process improvement, and project management. The Engineering Manager will work closely with other departments to drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Manage new program launches from the business award through Start of Production (SOP), ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Oversee engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, capital justification, resource allocation, and implementation.
• Direct capital equipment and facility improvement projects within approved budgets.
• Ensure all equipment is commissioned, validated, and approved prior to production start-up.
• Maintain and annually review plant equipment asset inventories.
• Develop, maintain, and improve plant process standards, operating procedures, and process parameters.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production and process issues.
• Support the development and annual review of preventive and total productive maintenance programs.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits and drive corrective actions as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, IATF/TS 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Align engineering improvement initiatives and project workloads with plant goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in plant-wide communications, launch activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization to ensure timely resolution of issues and achievement of business objectives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating annually equipment asset list.
• Travel to other Autoneum locations as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with experience using PDCA and A3 methodologies.
• Proficiency with engineering software, manufacturing systems, and technical tools.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations, quality systems, and industry standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with industrial automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Language Ability

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and reports.
• Ability to write clear reports, procedures, and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with employees and management.

Math Ability

• Strong math skills with the ability to interpret data and perform complex calculations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and apply sound judgment.
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage both abstract concepts and practical operational challenges.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and AutoCAD.
• Experience with engineering, manufacturing, and business systems.
• Minitab experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, temperature variations, and industrial materials.
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the facility, including production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while observing operations and conducting floor audits.
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility and respond to operational issues as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other required safety gear.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, processes, and products, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.