Sr. Engineering Manager (Foundry Experience)

Edelbrock Group; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelbrock is seeking an experienced engineering leader to plan and design manufacturing processes at the plant, driving cross‑functional collaboration with Production and Quality to ensure efficient, scalable tooling and processes.

You will lead new product introduction from concept through launch, establish design and manufacturing standards, champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance, and guide capital projects with emphasis on safety, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering (required).
• 9+ years of experience in engineering leadership.
• Experience in aluminum casting and machining preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for engineering operations.
• Lead NPI from concept through launch to meet customer requirements.
• Establish engineering standards for design, manufacturing methods, and tooling.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Production, and Quality.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Oversee PFMEA development, risk mitigation, and process validation to ensure robust performance.
• Ensure ISO 9001:2015 compliance and oversee non-conforming materials, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Oversee warranty claims, product returns, and rework activities for timely resolution.
• Govern engineering documentation and controls, CAD standards, and production documentation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Master’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Job description

Plans and designs manufacturing processes in the industrial plant. Leads the engineering department in the planning and designing of manufacturing processes at the manufacturing plant. Drives efficiency improvements by utilizing the latest techniques/tools in the industry. Analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization. Instills a can-do attitude in the engineering department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for engineering operations.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) from concept through launch, ensuring optimal process selection and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Establish engineering standards for design, manufacturing methods, machine selection, gating systems, and cost-effective value-added decisions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure efficient, manufacturable, and scalable tooling and processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Oversee PFMEA development, risk mitigation strategies, and process validation to ensure robust and repeatable manufacturing performance.
• Ensure full compliance and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, including oversight of non-conforming materials, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Oversee warranty claims, product returns, and rework activities to ensure timely resolution and prevent recurrence
• Govern engineering documentation and controls, including CAD standards, tooling and fixturing prints, CNC program verification, and production documentation implementation.
• Lead capital and manufacturing improvement initiatives, including research, justification, budgeting input, reporting, and coordination with senior leadership.
• Monitor and drive engineering KPIs to ensure production efficiency, product quality, cosmetic standards, and on-time launch performance.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance and on-site leadership presence to support plant operations and team development.

COMPETENCIES

• MS Office
• Technical ability
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strategic leadership and interpersonal skills
• Process management
• Manufacturing methods and procedures
• Analyze, research and report findings
• Decision-making & accountability
• Planning and organizing

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in an office setting with occasional shop walkabouts.Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee is exposed to Foundry atmospheric conditions such as fumes or airborne particles, noise, extreme weather, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. Note, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when entering the plant to include ear plugs, safety glasses, and steel toe boots. Disposable masks are optional.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. Although mostly a sedentary role, occasional standing and walking is required. Additionally, incumbent must use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.

TRAVEL

Little to no travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering
• 9+ years of experience
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with the aluminum casting and machining field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aluminum casting and machining
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives in a high-volume automotive or industrial manufacturing environment.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Edelbrock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Important Note for Applicants: Edelbrock is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visas) for this position. All applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.