Machine Design Manager

Omni One; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing organization in Ohio is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team. This key leadership role involves managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, while driving continuous improvement and supporting strategic initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams, along with strong organizational skills and expertise in automated equipment design. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of engineering within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an engineering team of 7–10 engineers.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience with automated equipment design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables for internal and external projects.
• Drive and support strategic initiatives across the engineering function.
• Develop, implement, and refine engineering processes and workflows.
• Oversee employee engagement, performance reviews, goal-setting, and professional development.
• Provide oversight and direction on automated equipment development initiatives.

Skills

Managing engineering teams

Mentoring engineering talent

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Automated equipment design

Job description

Overview

A long-standing and highly successful manufacturing organization, this company has thrived for several decades and continues expanding into new markets. With steady growth and increasing demand, they are adding strong leaders to support their engineering operations and sustain their high level of success. They are now seeking an experienced Machine Design Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team.

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will oversee a team of engineers, drive continuous improvement, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the effective execution of both internal and customer-driven projects. This is a key leadership position with significant visibility and the opportunity to influence the future of engineering within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables for internal and external projects
• Drive and support strategic initiatives across the engineering function
• Develop, implement, and refine engineering processes and workflows
• Oversee employee engagement, performance reviews, goal-setting, and professional development
• Provide oversight and direction on automated equipment development initiatives

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

• Proven experience managing an engineering team of 7–10 engineers
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineering talent
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Experience with automated equipment design and development