Engineering Manager: Lead Capital Projects & Innovation

American Woodmark; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance when available

Job summary

American Woodmark seeks an Engineering Manager to lead project, manufacturing, and maintenance engineers at our Lincolnton plant. You will oversee capital projects, drive safety improvements, cost and lead-time reductions, and introduce new technologies on the shop floor.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), and develop talent through Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree a plus.
• 5–10 years as an engineer in an industrial environment.
• 3+ years in an engineering management role.
• Experience leading capital projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with OSHA/EPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a project engineering team to meet plant needs.
• Lead and manage project engineers to improve safety, cost, and lead time via capital projects.
• Identify project opportunities and drive ideas from concept to implementation.
• Oversee automation, process control, and facility automation projects.
• Act as leader and consultant for plant-level engineering groups.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Planning & time management

Independent work

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Job description

American Woodmark seeks an Engineering Manager to lead project, manufacturing, and maintenance engineers at our Lincolnton plant. You will oversee capital projects, drive safety improvements, cost and lead-time reductions, and introduce new technologies on the shop floor.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA), and develop talent through Lean Six Sigma methodologies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.