Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Omnipure Filter Company, Inc. • Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive improvements in our manufacturing processes. This role involves providing technical guidance, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, machine design, and manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to lead and mentor technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, machine design, mechanical design, equipment development, or related fields.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments required.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks (3D modeling & detailed 2D drawings with GD&T).
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, or production machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working directly with equipment and production teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter capable of driving projects with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical personnel preferred.
• Familiarity with automation, pneumatics, fluid systems, or controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff.
• Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead projects related to manufacturing equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, and production process improvements.
• Design and develop custom machinery, fixtures, and production equipment that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Partner closely with production and Continuous Improvement teams to identify operational challenges and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to equipment, processes, and product quality.
• Work with external vendors, integrators, toolmakers, and equipment suppliers on equipment purchases, modifications, and installations.
• Support capital equipment planning, implementation, and qualification projects.
• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support product testing, validation activities, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure test results are documented and used to drive design improvements.

What This Job Offers

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