Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Topeka (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the facility's engineering function, guiding design, development, manufacturing support, testing, and continuous improvement. You will work with Sales, Corporate Engineering, Operations, and other teams to pursue new opportunities and boost profitability.

The role involves managing the engineering team, prioritizing budgets, implementing process changes, and ensuring engineering work aligns with customer requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant engineering and manufacturing experience required.
• Previous engineering leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, technical experience, and leadership experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all engineering activities for the facility, including product design, process engineering, manufacturing support, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sales, Corporate Engineering, Operations, and other departments to identify, evaluate, plan, and secure new business opportunities.
• Direct the development of new products and processes as well as modifications and improvements to existing designs.
• Lead engineering initiatives focused on improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop and implement process changes to support operational and customer requirements.
• Work closely with plant leadership and production teams to evaluate feasibility, cost effectiveness, capacity requirements, and customer demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that positively impact plant profitability, operational performance, scrap, labor efficiency, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving support for manufacturing and production issues.
• Develop and oversee engineering testing procedures and ensure validation of new or modified products and processes.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure projects are completed on schedule, budget, quality, and customer requirements.
• Forecast departmental operating costs and prepare and manage engineering budget requests.
• Build strong working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and other functional areas.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented approach and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work additional hours as required.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Project leadership

Cost reduction

New product launches

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the facility's engineering function, guiding design, development, manufacturing support, testing, and continuous improvement. You will work with Sales, Corporate Engineering, Operations, and other teams to pursue new opportunities and boost profitability.

The role involves managing the engineering team, prioritizing budgets, implementing process changes, and ensuring engineering work aligns with customer requirements