General Manager Engineering

$160,000 - $180,000/Yr

Spectrum Recruiting Solutions - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

About the position

The General Manager will oversee manufacturing operations in Palo Alto, CA, ensuring the establishment, improvement, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes. This role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to manage relationships with clients and team members effectively. The General Manager will be hands-on in the manufacturing processes and will play a crucial role in decision-making and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve manufacturing processes.
• Establish and troubleshoot manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with various levels within the organization.
• Build and manage relationships with clients.
• Lead and teach a team effectively.
• Engage in hands-on manufacturing processes including equipment revisions and repairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years' experience in progressive engineering roles within an established manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to establish, improve, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and manage ongoing relationships with clients.
• High level of attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Engaging leadership style with the ability to teach and lead a team.
• Solid business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes.
• Solution-oriented mindset for problem-solving.
• Top-notch technical engineering understanding.
• Ability to work with non-technical individuals.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in metals or plating industry is a plus.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience in metals or plating industry