Engineering Manager

First Brand Groups • Jasper, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager with strong experience in manufacturing, process improvement, and technical leadership. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving new technologies, launching new layouts and processes, implementing new equipment, and supporting the operational efficiency of the plant. The Engineering Manager will lead engineering projects, evaluate new machinery, guide improvement initiatives, and manage engineering personnel (including the Time-Study Engineer). The role provides critical technical and analytical support to Operations and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (or similar).
• 5–10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage individuals with diverse personalities.
• Experience working closely with Maintenance or previous maintenance experience (to ensure strong familiarity with equipment).
• Experience in machine evaluation and selection of new equipment.
• Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Six Sigma experience or certification (Green Belt preferred).
• Experience conducting ROI studies, cost analysis, and capital project justification.
• Experience launching new processes, layouts, and production lines.
• Strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with incentive systems and time-study engineering.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement, continuous improvement, and equipment evaluation initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and automate production incentive systems to ensure fairness, accuracy, and alignment with quality and safety standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies, ROI (Return on Investment) analysis, and cost justification for new equipment or capital projects.
• Support new equipment introduction, machine evaluations, and implementation of new production lines.
• Perform time studies, layout development, capacity analysis, and industrial engineering activities.
• Provide timely reporting and analysis to management to support decision-making.
• Identify operational problems and develop effective, scalable engineering solutions.
• Lead and oversee a team of 3+ individuals, promoting strong work ethic, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate, track, and report key operational KPIs in the production environment.
• Drive the implementation of new technologies, new processes, and improvements across the plant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager