Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Engineering Manager to lead critical initiatives within our ceramic core manufacturing operation. This role will be responsible for driving yield improvements, reducing variation and scrap, overseeing new product introduction, and leading a team of engineers focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering leadership within the casting or manufacturing industry and thrives in a hands-on, production-focused environment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to improve product yield, reduce process variation, and drive cost-reduction efforts.
• Oversee the design and standardization of product tools and parts to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, directly supporting operations and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Manage facility engineering budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Supervise a team of engineers responsible for plant processes and product quality.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Develop and implement a plant-wide scrap reduction plan to meet performance targets.
• Improve production velocity and remove constraints that limit operational efficiency.
• Oversee engineering efforts to establish and maintain robust metallurgical processes for production.
• Partner with the Process Engineering Manager to achieve plant financial and scrap reduction goals.
• Provide regular updates on scrap reduction progress to senior leadership and the Plant Manager.
• Lead efforts in cost improvement, product enhancement, and root cause problem-solving across production.
• Coordinate technical staff to support and execute scrap reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers and technical teams at casting facilities to ensure alignment and share best practices.
• Interface with engine manufacturer engineering teams to optimize core design and manufacturing producibility.
• Develop a strategic engineering organizational structure in partnership with Plant Manager, HR, and Process Engineering Manager.
• Drive engagement, development, and performance of the engineering team.
• Implement and manage training and professional development strategies for engineering staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership or management.
• Strong understanding of financial data and budgeting.
• Experience in the casting industry, preferably investment casting.
• Knowledge of customer specifications, metallurgical processes, and quality systems related to casting.