Manager, Engineering and Quality

Leviton; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, seeks a Manager of Engineering to lead fiber cable product design and development, while managing Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams. The role blends leadership, engineering mindset, business acumen, and a passion for quality.

You will oversee cross-functional engineering activities, drive lifecycle project delivery, and advance ISO quality initiatives while mentoring engineers to ensure on-time, cost-effective results with a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with mechanical focus; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering experience.
• Previous management experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and with regulatory compliance.
• ASQ CQE and/or CRE a plus.
• Six Sigma experience (Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong experience with vendor and supply chain partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to meet objectives.
• Provide leadership to foster a culture of high performance and professional development.
• Oversee development engineering projects with vendors and internal teams.
• Develop methods to ensure timely, profitable, and to-spec projects.
• Provide engineering leadership across all product lifecycle phases.
• Participate in technical review boards to align with product, quality, cost, and manufacturing needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and quality performance metrics.
• Collaborate with operations to address non-conformances and corrective actions.

Skills

Statistical methods

FEA & FMEA

Communication skills

MS Office

Product development

Quality systems

APQP & PAC

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Vendor partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

The Manager, Engineering will drive the design and development of fiber cable products while managing Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams in our Fuquay-Varina facility. This role is a key leadership position requiring a combination of excellent leadership skills, a strong engineering mindset, business acumen, and a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Development Engineering and Quality Assurance teams to fully meet departmental and BU objectives.
• Provide strong leadership to foster a culture that promotes hard work, achievement of individual goals, high performance, and professional development.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Oversee development engineering projects and drive output with both vendors and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain methods to ensure projects are completed timely, profitably, and to specifications.
• Provide engineering leadership and oversight; understand business drivers and strategies to ensure alignment with business direction.
• Provide engineering expertise and leadership on cross-functional teams through all phases of product lifecycle.
• Participate on technical review boards to ensure engineering design meets product / market, quality, cost, and manufacturing needs and goals.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, communicate and maintain a Quality plan to maintain the plant Quality Systems and processes in compliance with the NS and Corporate quality standards and system requirements.
• Develop and grow the Quality capabilities of the plant through the development and deployment of shared (across BU’s) standards, processes and best practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain ISO Quality Management System and other facility specific quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts including statistical capability, audits and corrective actions, and Quality performance metrics.
• Drive the Quality Concerns process ensuring timely feedback to create closed loop actions addressing Quality gaps, and work in conjunction with operations to ensure root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrences.
• Monitor latest Quality techniques, trends, and concepts through active involvement in professional societies/events such as the annual Quality Summit to stay abreast of technical developments in Quality Assurance and associated fields.
• Work with final inspection team, addressing non-conforming material dispositions across all shifts.

Qualifications

Technical

• Must have a strong background in statistical techniques and application.
• Ability to understand and apply FEA, FMEA and customer input to product design and development.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Product development and NPI processes.
  • Quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
  • APQP, PAC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.

Behavioral/Leadership

• Ability to exercise independent judgment with minimal instructions and guidance.
• Proven track record of effectively managing others including experience managing a team of disciplined engineers.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration skills, including strong communications, prioritization, and interpersonal skills, along with proficient English language fluency.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels in a global organization.
• Ability to clearly articulate plans, influence others, and make sound decisions.
• Solution oriented, Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.

Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical design engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering experience.
• Previous management experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and validation testing methods.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) a plus.
• Six Sigma Experience (Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong experience with vendor and supply chain partnerships.

Travel

There will be occasional travel with this role (up to 5‑10%).

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer‑matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursementPTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.