Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Cadrex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex seeks an Engineering Manager to implement and maintain engineering processes, collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality and Safety to ensure continuity and high performance. The role focuses on leading staff, improving cost efficiency, and driving NPI and process improvements across high‑volume manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring strong project management, Lean knowledge, and the ability to partner with vendors and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; may substitute 7+ years related experience for the degree.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the generation of new pricing proposals for customers.
• Grow new business through training and evaluating new technology and optimizing estimating processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve products or reduce costs using fabrication knowledge.
• Provide technical expertise to manufacturing and quality teams.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for Engineering Department.
• Lead and supervise Estimating & Engineering staff; set annual goals and track progress.
• Support selection of manufacturing processes, technologies and equipment for new products.
• Support NPI process and budgeting efforts.

Skills

Project management

LEAN principles

Interpersonal skills

Workflow analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering

7+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Cadrex seeks an Engineering Manager to implement and maintain engineering processes, collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality and Safety to ensure continuity and high performance. The role focuses on leading staff, improving cost efficiency, and driving NPI and process improvements across high‑volume manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring strong project management, Lean knowledge, and the ability to partner with vendors and clients.