Engineering Manager

PrideStaff; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff in New York is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product launch and process engineering teams, driving continuous improvement in precision machining and sheet metal fabrication.

The role oversees safety, performance reviews, cross-functional collaboration, lean initiatives, and onboarding new and reactivated customer programs, requiring 5+ years in manufacturing and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in precision machining or sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the engineering team to enforce safety policies and core values.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s and performance reviews.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with production, quality, purchasing, design, and sales for cross-functional communication.
• Oversee part launches from concept to production to ensure on-time delivery.
• Work with sales and development engineering to integrate DFM into estimates and workflows.
• Facilitate new order review process.
• Present business cases for equipment purchases.
• Lead lean integration across process development and large-scale improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings.
• Provide leadership to a team of 5+ engineers.
• Commit to 1–3 hours daily in cross-functional leadership meetings.

Skills

ERP systems

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Engineering degree preferred but not required

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Pay: $100K - $130K/Yr D.O.E. (+Performance Based Annual Incentive Program)

Schedule: Business Hours

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Engineering Manager Job Summary:

The Engineering Manager leads the product launch and process engineering teams to develop efficient manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and successfully onboard new and reactivated customer programs to support business growth. The ideal Engineering Manager has 5+ years of progressive hands-on experience in manufacturing, specifically precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, or similar industry related experience.

Engineering Manager Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct The Engineering Team to Ensure All Safety Policies, Procedures, & Company Core Values Are Strictly Followed.
• Routinely Host 1 on 1 Conversations With Direct Reports & Complete Talent Performance Reviews at Designated Intervals Throughout The Year.
• Lead The Development, Implementation, & Continuous Improvement of Manufacturing Processes.
• Collaborate With Multiple Departments Including Production, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Purchasing, & Design, & Sales to Ensure Cross Departmental Communication.
• Oversee The Part Launch Process For New & Reactivated Clients, From Conception Through Production, Ensuring Project Timelines & Manufacturing Lead Times Support On-Time Customer Delivery
• Partner With Sales & Development Engineering to Integrate Design For Manufacturability (DFM) Requirements & Core Capabilities Into Estimates & Production Workflows
• Facilitate & Implement New Order Review Process
• Recommend Equipment Purchases For Growth or Continuous Improvement, & Present Formal Business Cases to Senior Management
• Direct The Integration of Lean Concepts Into All Process Development & Manage Large-Scale Process Improvement Initiatives
• Participate in Cross-Functional Teams to Drive Organizational strategy, Operational Efficiency, & Overall Business Growth
• Provide Direct Leadership, Coaching, & Development to a Team of 5+ Engineering Professionals
• Participate Heavily in Out-of-Department Cross-Functional Initiatives, Averaging 1-3 Hours Per Day in Collaborative Leadership Meetings

Engineering Manager Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; Engineering Degree Highly Desired But Not Required
• 5+ Years of Hands-on Industry Related Experience
• Solid Working Knowledge of ERP System, SolidWorks, MS Excel, MS Word, & MS PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma Operational Excellence Principles
• Demonstrates a High Level of Documentation, Analytical, Oral, & Written Communication Skills
• Delivers Strong Interpersonal Skills For Internal & External Contact
• Exhibits Solid Mental & Visual Concentration With a Strong Focus on Details
• Present a Positive Ownership Attitude in All Areas of Work
• Occasionally Travel, Less Than 10%

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements:

• Must be Over 18 Years of Age
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

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