Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Omnipure Filter Company, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnipure Filter Company, Inc. in Caldwell, Idaho, seeks an Engineering Leader to guide a small team of engineers and technical staff. You will drive project prioritization and ensure timely execution across manufacturing and product initiatives.

Responsibilities include designing equipment, collaborating with production and CI teams, troubleshooting issues, and supporting capital projects. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related fields.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical personnel preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments required.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff.
• Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead projects related to manufacturing equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, and production process improvements.
• Design and develop custom machinery, fixtures, and production equipment that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Partner closely with production and Continuous Improvement teams to identify operational challenges and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to equipment, processes, and product quality.
• Work with external vendors, integrators, toolmakers, and equipment suppliers on equipment purchases, modifications, and installations.
• Support capital equipment planning, implementation, and qualification projects.
• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support product testing, validation activities, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure test results are documented and used to drive design improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff
• Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff
• Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Support

• Lead projects related to manufacturing equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, and production process improvements.
• Design and develop custom machinery, fixtures, and production equipment that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Partner closely with production and Continuous Improvement teams to identify operational challenges and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to equipment, processes, and product quality.
• Work with external vendors, integrators, toolmakers, and equipment suppliers on equipment purchases, modifications, and installations.
• Support capital equipment planning, implementation, and qualification projects.

Product & Manufacturing Support

• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support product testing, validation activities, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure test results are documented and used to drive design improvements.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, machine design, mechanical design, equipment development, or related fields.
• Previous experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical personnel preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks (3D modeling & detailed 2D drawings with GD&T).
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, or production machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with automation, pneumatics, fluid systems, or controls is a plus.

Professional Skills

• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working directly with equipment and production teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter capable of driving projects with minimal oversight.