Manager Engineering

Haag-Streit Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid basic life and short-term

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid time off, vacation, and holidays

Job summary

Haag-Streit USA in Mason, Ohio is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering department at the manufacturing facility. This hands-on role will oversee CNC programming and engineering support while driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, production, and equipment reliability.

The Engineering Manager will own the Engineering Change Request process from start to finish and collaborate with Operations and other departments to implement sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• 5+ years of process or industrial engineering experience.
• Experience leading an Engineering Change Request or similar change-management process.
• Manufacturing experience involving machining, CNC programming, and assembly.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
• ERP systems experience; Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Engineering department, including CNC programmers and engineering support personnel.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure engineering goals and objectives are achieved.
• Own the Engineering Change Request process, including cross-functional review, documentation, approval, and timely implementation.
• Partner with the CNC programming team to improve programming workflows, tooling strategies, machine utilization, and process standardization.
• Plan and oversee the design of manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, gauges, machinery, equipment, and related industrial systems.
• Evaluate, develop, test, source, and cost-justify new tooling, fixtures, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation and operation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities through external vendors and specialized service providers.
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes are properly documented through clear work instructions and consistently followed.
• Develop and promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental capital, maintenance, and operating budgets.

Skills

Leadership

CNC programming

Process engineering

Six Sigma belt

ERP systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations

Job description

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Manager Engineering

Full Time Mason, OH, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Are you an experienced engineering leader who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, developing technical teams, and turning complex operational challenges into practical solutions?

Haag-Streit USA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Engineering department at our manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio. This highly visible, hands-on leadership role will oversee our engineering team, including CNC programming and engineering support, while driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, production, and equipment reliability.

The Engineering Manager will also own the Engineering Change Request process from beginning to end and work closely with Operations and other departments to implement effective, sustainable manufacturing solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop, and manage the Engineering department, including CNC programmers and engineering support personnel.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure engineering goals and objectives are achieved.
• Own the Engineering Change Request process, including cross-functional review, documentation, approval, and timely implementation.
• Partner with the CNC programming team to improve programming workflows, tooling strategies, machine utilization, and process standardization.
• Plan and oversee the design of manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, gauges, machinery, equipment, and related industrial systems.
• Evaluate, develop, test, source, and cost-justify new tooling, fixtures, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation and operation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities through external vendors and specialized service providers.
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes are properly documented through clear work instructions and consistently followed.
• Develop and promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental capital, maintenance, and operating budgets.
• Develop and justify quality, process, and performance criteria.
• Estimate resource requirements, production times, and costs to support make-or-buy decisions.
• Identify and escalation technical, operational, and risk-related concerns.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to improve overall performance.
• Develop and maintain weekly reporting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety and employment regulations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• At least three years of leadership or management experience.
• At least five years of process or industrial engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading an Engineering Change Request or similar change-management process.
• Manufacturing experience involving machining, CNC programming, and assembly strongly preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, employee-development, project-management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Technical Knowledge

The successful candidate should have experience in several of the following areas:

• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• CNC manufacturing and programming
• Tooling optimization
• Lean manufacturing and value-stream mapping
• Assembly processes
• Fixture and functional-gauge design
• Project management
• Preventive maintenance
• Technical writing and work instructions
• Manufacturing problem-solving and process analysis
• Microsoft Office applications

Haag-Streit USA is part of a global organization dedicated to developing and manufacturing high-quality ophthalmic equipment. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements, influence operational strategy, develop a skilled technical team, and directly contribute to the quality and reliability of products used by eye-care professionals.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; paid time off, vacation, and holidays; and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

This is an on-site position located in Mason, Ohio, with minimal travel required.

Haag-Streit USA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace.