Engineering Manager - Product Innovation & Manufacturing

4FRONT Engineered Solutions; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

4FRONT Engineered Solutions seeks an Engineering Manager to lead product engineering, R&D, and continuous improvement at its Muskego, WI facility. You will drive the full product lifecycle, oversee capital projects up to $5M, and develop a high-performing engineering team onsite.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in product/design/manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in leadership, with strong CAD/GD&T experience and a proven record of cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Process Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in new product development and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience using CATIA or similar advanced CAD systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and launch of new products from concept through production.
• Drive engineering initiatives focused on product performance, reliability, quality, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative and manufacturable solutions.
• Manage capital projects ranging from $50K to $5M, from business case through implementation.
• Oversee CAD standards, product documentation, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Support manufacturing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve OEE.
• Lead root cause investigations, customer issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop supplier relationships to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Serve as a technical leader and key contributor to strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

NPD/PLM

GD&T

CATIA

Project management

supplier management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Engineering (preferred)

PE License (preferred)

Tools

CATIA

Job description

4FRONT Engineered Solutions seeks an Engineering Manager to lead product engineering, R&D, and continuous improvement at its Muskego, WI facility. You will drive the full product lifecycle, oversee capital projects up to $5M, and develop a high-performing engineering team onsite.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in product/design/manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in leadership, with strong CAD/GD&T experience and a proven record of cross-functional collaboration.