Sustaining Engineering Manager

AMETEK; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Hermetic Seal is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Sustaining Engineering function and contribute to site leadership. You will champion engineering excellence, support operations, and ensure alignment between customer requirements and manufacturing capability.

The role reports to the DVP, Business Manager – Interconnect, and emphasizes building high-performing teams, delivering measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of glass-to-metal sealing, precision machining, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sustaining Engineering team with accountability and high performance.
• Drive project execution on time and budget, aligned with business goals.
• Champion continuous improvement via Six Sigma, DMAIC, and VAVE initiatives.
• Develop and optimize hermetically sealed package manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Interface with customers for issue resolution and product improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for production challenges.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Manufacturing operations

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD/ SolidWorks

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

AMETEK Hermetic Seal is seeking a results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our Sustaining Engineering function and play a key role on the site leadership team. This position is responsible for driving engineering excellence, supporting operational performance, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements and manufacturing capability. Reporting directly to the DVP, Business Manager – Interconnect, this leader will champion continuous improvement, develop high-performing teams, and deliver measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Sustaining Engineering team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Drive execution of engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Champion operational excellence through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), cost reduction, and process optimization efforts.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, DMAIC) to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Develop, standardize, and optimize manufacturing processes for hermetically sealed packages, connectors, and assemblies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain to meet customer requirements and business goals.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, supporting issue resolution, product improvements, and new opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex engineering and production challenges.
• Ensure effective engineering systems, documentation, and governance are in place to support scalable operations.
• Support capital planning and execution, including equipment selection, justification, and implementation.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous process improvement.

Personal Qualities And Attributes

• Leads by example, drives ownership, and builds trust across teams.
• Naturally seeks opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and drive efficiency.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs, ensuring engineering solutions align with expectations.
• Strong problem solver who leverages data to make decisions and drive results. Works effectively across functions, influencing without authority when needed.
• Focused on delivering measurable outcomes in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Clearly articulates technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of glass-to-metal sealing processes, precision machining and manufacturing operations, and production flow/industrial engineering principles.
• Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies (certification preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 130,000
• Salary Maximum: 180,000
• Incentive: 1289

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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