Engineering Manager

Guhring•Brookfield, WI

12d

About The Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The primary function of the Engineering Manager is to provide leadership and technical product support to Manufacturing, Sales and the Engineering staffs. This position will also provide timely, high performance special tool designs and manufacturing routings along with technical product support to Guhring customers and manufacturing personnel. Will use published process guidelines, standard engineering design guidelines, and field application information to accomplish this. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES: Lead, mentor, and coach engineering team members, fostering individual development through career pathing, structured 1:1s, and performance feedback. Drive project execution by defining objectives, allocating resources, tracking progress, and owning budgets to meet deadlines and deliverables. Balance technical oversight with people leadership-review system/tooling designs, guide trade-offs, unblock teams, and maintain process reliability. Promote a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports psychological safety, diversity, and open communication. Integrate data-driven decision-making: analyze process metrics, late-job drivers, rework rates, and incident trends to optimize workflows. Orchestrate incident management and problem-solving to ensure high operational availability and quality outcomes. Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to align engineering solutions with business goals and customer needs. Lead recruitment: define roles, interview/hire, and run structured onboarding. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, particularly in Carbide and Aerospace/OEM environments. Drive continuous improvement: evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes (EDM, laser cutting), tool-measuring systems (e.g., Alicona), and digital analysis (Spike) to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Manage tool quotation and RGA/corrective action processes, ensuring timely responses and durable solutions. Oversee SAP routing systems, ensuring process compliance and integration with engineering changes and quotations. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary designs and cultivate strong vendor/customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach engineering team members, fostering individual development through career pathing, structured 1:1s, and performance feedback.
Drive project execution by defining objectives, allocating resources, tracking progress, and owning budgets to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Balance technical oversight with people leadership-review system/tooling designs, guide trade-offs, unblock teams, and maintain process reliability.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports psychological safety, diversity, and open communication.
Integrate data-driven decision-making: analyze process metrics, late-job drivers, rework rates, and incident trends to optimize workflows.
Orchestrate incident management and problem-solving to ensure high operational availability and quality outcomes.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to align engineering solutions with business goals and customer needs.
Lead recruitment: define roles, interview/hire, and run structured onboarding.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, particularly in Carbide and Aerospace/OEM environments.
Drive continuous improvement: evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes (EDM, laser cutting), tool-measuring systems (e.g., Alicona), and digital analysis (Spike) to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
Manage tool quotation and RGA/corrective action processes, ensuring timely responses and durable solutions.
Oversee SAP routing systems, ensuring process compliance and integration with engineering changes and quotations.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary designs and cultivate strong vendor/customer relationships.