Engineering Manager (3603)
MPP•Falls Creek, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Engineering Department in support of new product introductions, manufacturing process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and quality enhancements. This role provides strategic direction, technical oversight, and personnel development to ensure engineering deliverables align with business objectives. The Engineering Manager works cross-functionally to support product development, tool design, process engineering, and capital project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership of engineering teams
- Strong technical background with broad manufacturing and process engineering experience
- Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop talent
- Effective communicator and collaborator across cross-functional teams
- Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Proficient in project management tools and methods
- Skilled in engineering software (CAD, Minitab) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in safety training, risk assessments, and hazard identification.
- Utilize PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other gear as needed.
- Report unsafe conditions or practices promptly.
- Promote a safe and clean working environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in powdered metal and/or injection molding preferred
- Knowledge of powdered metal and/or injection molding processes preferred
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and related quality systems desirable
Responsibilities
- Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process including customer specification review, manufacturability assessments, and readiness for production.
- Assign, supervise, coach, and evaluate engineering staff to build a high-performing team.
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports and conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities for engineering team members.
- Oversee tool design reviews, visual aids, process routings, and gaging development.
- Approve or reject engineering change requests and manage engineering documentation.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and process engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Manage and prioritize capital project proposals and equipment installations.
- Develop and track performance metrics including NPI timelines, engineering change backlog, and improvement targets.
- Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan and lead efforts related to cost savings and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Participate in problem-solving initiatives and provide technical leadership for complex challenges.
- Timely and successful execution of New Product Introductions (NPI)
- Reduction in engineering change backlog
- On-time completion of capital projects
- Achievement of annual cost savings and productivity goals
- Compliance with safety and environmental standards
- Employee development and engagement (training completion, growth opportunities)
- Completion and quality of performance reviews for engineering staff
- Implementation rate and effectiveness of process improvements
- First-pass yield, scrap rate, and rework reduction
Benefits
- Occasional travel to other manufacturing or supplier sites may be required
- Other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
