Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

📍 Durham, CT | Leadership + Hands-On Impact

Step into a role where you don’t just manage engineering—you drive production performance, lead real change, and build a high-impact team.

We’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who thrives on the plant floor, leads from the front, and turns ideas into measurable results across manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Own

Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

• Coach and grow a team of engineers with clear expectations and accountability

• Build a culture of ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety

Drive Plant Performance

• Be a visible leader on the floor—troubleshooting real-time production challenges

• Improve throughput, reduce scrap, and optimize labor and processes

• Lead root cause analysis and implement lasting corrective actions

Own Engineering Strategy & Execution

• Oversee stamping, welding, fabrication, finishing, and automation systems

• Lead capital projects from concept through ROI (equipment, robotics, CNC, etc.)

• Manage RFQs, vendor selection, and implementation

Champion Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and 7S practices

• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency across the plant

• Use data and metrics to guide decisions and measure success

Execute with Discipline (EOS Environment)

• Own quarterly priorities (“Rocks”) and drive them to completion

• Lead through metrics, scorecards, and structured problem-solving (IDS)

• Align engineering efforts with company-wide goals

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar)

• 5–10+ years in manufacturing engineering (metal fabrication, stamping, welding strongly preferred)

• Proven leadership experience (team development + accountability)

• Strong background in automation, robotics, and process optimization

• Ability to lead on the floor and think strategically in the office

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma Black Belt a plus)

• EOS or similar performance-driven environment experience is a bonus

Why This Role Stands Out

• High visibility + real impact — your work directly drives production and profitability

• Balanced role — leadership + hands-on engineering (not stuck behind a desk)

• Growth-focused environment — continuous improvement is core to how we operate

• Strong operational partnership — you won’t be siloed from the business

Our Core Values

We’re building a team that:

• Is eager to learn

• Delivers above and beyond

• Wins as a team

• Focuses on solutions

• Embraces change

• Gets it. Wants it. Has the capacity to do it.

Work Environment

• Split between office and manufacturing floor

• Fast-paced, results-driven production environment

• Regular exposure to equipment, noise, and hands-on operations

 Apply if you want to lead from the front, solve real problems, and build something better every day.