Engineering Manager: Lead Design, Production & Quality

Goodwin Recruiting; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function, guide design teams, and drive processes for efficient production and consistent product quality. The role blends technical leadership with resource planning, budgeting, and people development.

Translate strategic plans into practical manufacturing solutions while controlling costs and maintaining design intent. Responsibilities include setting engineering objectives, mentoring engineers and drafters, and

Qualifications

• Strong engineering and design leadership skills.
• Ability to develop technical plans, budgets, resource allocations, and project schedules.
• Understanding of how engineering decisions affect production costs, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Ability to evaluate designs for functionality and practical production requirements.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Establish short- and long-term engineering objectives, plans, policies, and procedures.
• Develop the company’s technical vision and lead its implementation.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and authorization for major engineering plans and procedures.
• Review operating results against established objectives and implement corrective measures when performance falls short.
• Develop engineering budgets, allocate resources, and establish project deadlines.
• Manage engineering processes to improve efficiency, control production costs, and maintain product quality.
• Maintain effective communication between engineering, production, and other departments.
• Evaluate new technologies and conduct competitive analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Guide production personnel during the implementation of designs.
• Review finished products to confirm they meet design intent and practical application requirements.
• Lead design teams assigned to specific projects and tasks.
• Ensure engineering work is completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Train, coach, and mentor engineering team members, including drafters and designers.
• Support ongoing professional development and participate in performance evaluations.
• Set clear expectations, monitor progress, and address technical or resource challenges.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Design leadership

Budget planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function, guide design teams, and drive processes for efficient production and consistent product quality. The role blends technical leadership with resource planning, budgeting, and people development.

Translate strategic plans into practical manufacturing solutions while controlling costs and maintaining design intent. Responsibilities include setting engineering objectives, mentoring engineers and drafters, and