Engineering Manager – Precision Machining & NPI

Laborup

Tempe (AZ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health, dental, vision

401k

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Job summary

Laborup in Tempe, AZ seeks an Engineering Manager to lead engineering resources in a precision machining environment. The role covers CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, process development, tooling/fixturing, and production support.

You will guide NPI, drafting, and budgeting, while collaborating across operations, quality, programming, and customers to ensure high-quality machined components. Qualified candidates typically bring 7+ years in manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, machining, or a related precision manufacturing environment.
3+ years of engineering leadership or people-management experience.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, and process development.
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume and/or tight-tolerance machined components.
Proven ability to lead new product introduction (NPI), first article, prototype, and production-launch activities.
Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturability.
Experience troubleshooting machining and production issues using root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
Ability to work cross-functionally with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, operations, customers, and suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams while managing multiple priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
Lead Mastercam, CAM software, and CNC programming efforts across production.
Machine parts to tolerances from CAD files, drawings, and sketches with high precision.
Read and create technical drawings, sections, notes, dimensions, and tolerances.
Estimate machine cycle times, determine cost-effective operation sequences, machinability, and feasibility.