Engineering Manager

About the position

As our Engineering Manager, you'll play a critical role in optimizing our manufacturing processes, ensuring on-time and within-budget project completion, and driving continuous improvement across production lines. This position is ideal for a hands-on problem solver with expertise in Lean Manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production flow, sustain and improve plant equipment, and implement cost-saving measures for both current and upcoming programs.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Lead projects from proposal to execution, establishing and maintaining budgets and schedules.
• Instill an 'On-Time, Under-Budget' mindset within the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot problems, and provide manufacturing engineering support.
• Supervise team members, handle work assignments, provide performance evaluations, and make personnel decisions.
• Conduct cost estimating, payback analysis, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain a structured reporting system to track project status, risks, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Proven track record of employee development and team motivation.
• Strong communication skills capable of producing technical documents and proposals.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, etc.); a Master's degree is a plus.
• 12+ years in manufacturing, with a preference for munitions experience.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in DOE, ISO, and risk management.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks.
• Parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs including pet insurance.