Engineering Manager

Southco, Inc.; Village of Honeoye Falls (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

9 holidays

401(k) match

ESOP

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southco Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead metal manufacturing and final assembly operations. You will guide a talented engineering team, champion automation, and drive continuous improvement to lower costs, raise quality, and support new product launches.

This is a high-impact leadership role shaping manufacturing strategy and bringing new technology to the shop floor. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 annually with a 20% broad-based bonus.

Qualifications

• BSME degree required.
• 7+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• 7+ years engineering management experience.
• Hands-on experience in metal manufacturing, assembly, and finishing.
• Experience with ISO/QS 9001 and quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, DOE.
• Proficiency with CAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and drive automation projects to improve efficiency, quality and cost.
• Shape manufacturing strategy with leadership, including capacity planning and equipment investment.
• Support NPI launches with cross-functional teams and manufacturability focus.
• Optimize operations and layouts to shorten lead times and improve throughput.
• Lead capital investment planning and secure approvals for new equipment.
• Champion quality and safety across the facility and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Engineering management

Automation

Process improvement

Capital budgeting

ISO 9001 knowledge

CAD

Education

BSME

Tools

CAD

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our metal manufacturing and final assembly operations. You’ll guide a talented engineering team, champion automation, and drive continuous improvement that lowers costs, raises quality, and supports new product launches. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you’ll help shape manufacturing strategy and bring new technology to the shop floor. If you enjoy leading people and solving technical problems in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 Annual Broad‑Based Bonus: 20%

What You’ll Do

• Build and develop your team: Coach and mentor engineers, foster a culture of ownership and problem‑solving, and grow future leaders through development and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation: Identify process improvements, introduce new technologies, and lead automation projects that improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Shape manufacturing strategy: Partner with leadership to align manufacturing plans with business goals, including capacity planning, equipment investment, and process development.
• Support new product introduction (NPI): Work with cross‑functional teams to launch products smoothly, making sure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly.
• Optimize operations and throughput: Analyze material flow, remove bottlenecks, shorten lead times, and improve layouts and setups across the facility.
• Lead capital investment planning: Build business cases for new equipment, secure approval, and manage execution to support growth and modernization.
• Champion quality and compliance: Apply ISO/QS 9001 principles and tools such as FMEA, SPC, control plans, and DOE to maintain high standards.
• Serve as a technical liaison: Partner with corporate engineering and external stakeholders on manufacturing methods, product design, and technical solutions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• 7+ years of engineering management or supervisory experience
• Hands‑on experience in metal manufacturing, assembly, and finishing (e.g., rolling, cold heading, screw machines)
• Familiarity with both low‑and high‑volume production and automated manufacturing methods
• Experience with capital budgeting and justification
• Strong understanding of how design decisions affect manufacturing
• Working knowledge of ISO/QS 9001 and quality tools such as FMEA, capability studies, and DOE
• Proficiency with CAD
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects using structured project planning
• A strong commitment to quality and safety

How We’ll Reward You

• Generous time off: 3 weeks of annualized PTO to start (prorated in your first year), plus 9 company holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan: Automatic company contribution of 2% of eligible pay, plus a 50% match on the first 6% you contribute
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Valued at approximately 4–6% of eligible earnings, including dividend payments, after a 3‑year vesting period
• Day‑one health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA, with company funding toward the HSA for high‑deductible plans
• Company‑paid insurance: Life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement: Support for undergraduate and graduate programs, available to all employees