Machine Shop Manager

Engineering Resource Group; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering-Resource-Group is seeking a Machine Shop Manager for its Hackensack facility in New Jersey. The role involves managing all operations of the manufacturing facility producing rotating equipment.

Key responsibilities include leading machining staff, capacity planning, supply chain management, and direct production scheduling. Candidates should have an engineering degree or hands-on machine shop experience, and at least 10 years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years supervising a precision machine shop.
• Fluent reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven root cause analysis and corrective action skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead machining, assembly, and welding staff on the machine shop floor.
• Manage the supply chain from vendor qualification through contract negotiation.
• Track jobs and floor transactions through the ERP.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Capacity planning

Process improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC

Manual machine tools

Job description

Permanent position for a Machine Shop Manager to manage all operations of a manufacturing facility producing rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead machining, assembly, and welding staff on the machine shop floor.
• Capacity planning for the machine shop and test areas.
• Budgeting and forecasting for headcount, spend, inventory, and capital outlay.
• Manage the supply chain from vendor qualification through contract negotiation.
• Direct production scheduling, preventive maintenance, and ongoing process improvement.
• Track jobs and floor transactions through the ERP.
• Lead Lean implementation.
• Provide cost estimates supporting sales and engineering.
• Work hours at this facility are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on machine shop experience.
• Minimum 10 years supervising a precision machine shop.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM, CNC, and manual machine tools.
• Fluent reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven root cause analysis and corrective action skills.
• Experience operating under ISO or MIL-spec quality systems.
• Familiarity with ASME weld/pressure‑vessel codes and casting QC a plus.