Engineering Manager – Precision Machining & NPI

Greystone of Lincoln; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystone of Lincoln, Inc. — Machining Division in Lincoln, RI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the plant's engineering function, including process and manufacturing engineering and new part introduction.

The role focuses on delivering technical direction, improving processes, and supporting Operations, Quality, Purchasing and Maintenance while building a capable engineering team on Hydromat rotary transfer and CNC platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in precision machining or high-volume manufacturing.
• 2+ years in supervisory or leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of CNC and rotary transfer machining; Hydromat experience preferred.
• Strong GD&T, SPC/Cpk/Ppk, and root cause / corrective action methodology (8D, FMEA, 5‑why).
• Experience leading new part introduction, PPAP, and customer qualification processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar) and ERP/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and prioritize the workload of the process and manufacturing engineering team across all active programs and part numbers.
• Own new part introduction (NPI): quoting support, process planning, tooling and fixture strategy, first‑article inspection, and PPAP/customer qualification for new work.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing processes — cycle time, yield, scrap, and process capability (Cpk/Ppk) — across Hydromat rotary transfer, CNC, and secondary operations.
• Partner with Maintenance on equipment reliability and capital equipment strategy, including servo/CNC retrofit and automation investments.
• Partner with Quality Engineering on root cause analysis, corrective action, and closing the loop between process control and inspection/gauging strategy.
• Partner with Purchasing on tooling, material, and outside‑service specifications that affect process capability and cost.
• Own the engineering change process — drawing/process revisions, deviation requests, and documentation control within the ERP/MES system.
• Represent engineering in customer technical reviews, program launches, and audits (including quality and, where applicable, CMMC/ITAR‑related reviews).
• Develop and manage the engineering department's capital and tooling budget, and build the business case for equipment and automation investment.
• Set and maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and training for the process/manufacturing engineering team.
• Support and mentor engineers moving through cross‑functional development (e.g., process engineers rotating from Purchasing, Quality Engineering, or Automated Inspection roles) toward Manufacturing Engineer or future leadership positions.

Skills

Leadership

GD&T

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Shop floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MES systems

Hydromat rotary transfer

CNC machining

Job description

Greystone of Lincoln, Inc. — Machining Division in Lincoln, RI is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the plant's engineering function, including process and manufacturing engineering and new part introduction.

The role focuses on delivering technical direction, improving processes, and supporting Operations, Quality, Purchasing and Maintenance while building a capable engineering team on Hydromat rotary transfer and CNC platforms.