Engineering Manager
About The Position
SSW Advanced Technologies (AAP Division) is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities at our Newport, Tennessee manufacturing facility. While many in the region know us as American Appliance Products (AAP), we are proud to be part of SSW Advanced Technologies, a global manufacturer serving appliance, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, retail display, and consumer product markets. AAP became part of the SSW family in 2003, bringing decades of manufacturing expertise and expanding our cooking product capabilities. Today, our Newport facility is continuing its evolution, supporting both legacy appliance manufacturing and a growing portfolio of engineered HVAC products. We are looking for a technically strong engineering leader who wants to make a visible impact on operations, manufacturing excellence, and future growth. This role is ideal for an Engineering Manager leading a small manufacturing engineering team ready for expanded leadership responsibility or a Senior Engineer with demonstrated leadership experience seeking the next step into engineering management. You'll lead engineering initiatives while remaining actively engaged with manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment performance, and team development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical project teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
- New product launch and project management experience
- Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments
Nice To Haves
- Fabrication and welding experience, particularly MIG or resistance welding
- Experience in metal manufacturing, machining, assembly, or wire-forming operations
- Product engineering and process engineering experience
- Equipment design, tooling, or automation exposure
- Maintenance and reliability experience
- CAD experience including SolidWorks
- MRP systems, BOM management, routings, and product costing knowledge
Responsibilities
- Develop and mentor engineering talent
- Guide engineering priorities that support business and operational goals
- Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
- Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations
- Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting activities
- Improve operational efficiency through data-driven problem-solving
- Lead projects from concept through implementation
- Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and process technologies
- Coordinate engineering resources, timelines, and project priorities
- Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness activities
- Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Develop and improve SOPs, standard work, and engineering documentation
- Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and manufacturing costs
Benefits
- Make a direct impact on site performance
- Lead engineering improvements that drive measurable results
- Work within a stable manufacturing organization with a long history of success
- Influence the future direction of a facility undergoing strategic transformation
- Join a culture built on teamwork, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
