Engineering Manager - Sheet Metal Manufacturing Leader

Top Prospect Group; Stratford (CT); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Top Prospect Group seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a sheet metal manufacturing team in Stratford, CT, with relocation to Wallingford within 12 months. This hands-on role drives design-for-manufacturability, process development, and production launches while mentoring engineers.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Program Management to deliver repeatable, cost-effective solutions, manage priorities, and foster continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) preferred.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, sheet metal fabrication or precision manufacturing.
• Prior engineering leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, hardware insertion, welding, and assembly.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications, and 3D models.
• Experience with CAD software and manufacturing engineering tools; familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or comparable platforms preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, tooling and fixture design, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, engineering change control, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team, establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Assign and coordinate engineering projects to ensure deadlines, customer requirements, and production needs are met.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to engineering personnel.
• Establish and maintain standardized engineering procedures, documentation practices, and workflows.
• Collaborate with company leadership to identify engineering resources, equipment, software, and training needs.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering activities related to sheet metal fabrication, including laser cutting, punching, forming, hardware insertion, welding, finishing, and assembly.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, production methods, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Evaluate part designs and manufacturing requirements to identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce scrap, minimize setup time, and improve production efficiency.
• Support the development and implementation of new products and manufacturing processes from initial review through production release.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and engineering issues, working directly with Production and Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process consistency.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, models, and engineering changes to confirm requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
• Support quoting and estimating activities by evaluating manufacturing methods, material requirements, tooling, and process complexity.
• Work with Program Management and customer‑facing personnel to resolve technical questions, clarify requirements, and communicate engineering changes.
• Ensure engineering changes are properly reviewed, documented, approved, and communicated to affected departments.
• Assist with customer technical reviews and support first‑article inspections, new product launches, and production validation activities as needed.

Conhecimentos

Engineering leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Multitasking

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Ferramentas

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Top Prospect Group seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a sheet metal manufacturing team in Stratford, CT, with relocation to Wallingford within 12 months. This hands-on role drives design-for-manufacturability, process development, and production launches while mentoring engineers.

You will partner with Production, Quality, and Program Management to deliver repeatable, cost-effective solutions, manage priorities, and foster continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.