Manager of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Manager of Engineering Department : Engineering

Reports To : VP of Operations EEO Code : 2-Professionals

FLSA : Exempt (salaried)

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Position Summary :

Standard Locknut is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and drive continuous improvement across our production operations. This role is responsible for developing engineering talent, optimizing processes, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring that the plant meets safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance strategic direction with day-to-day problem solving on the shop floor while interfacing directly with customers to support technical needs and product requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Engineering Leadership :

• Lead and develop the engineering team, including process engineers, application engineers, CNC programmers, and CAD resources.
• Define and execute a strategic roadmap for advanced manufacturing technologies to support product pipeline growth.
• Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements, product applications, and provide engineering support
• Drive Operational Excellence with accurate BOMs and manufacturing processes within the ERP system.
• Own process capability, throughput, and scrap reduction initiatives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and work cross-functionally to plan and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Lead capital projects, including justification, vendor selection, installation, and validation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver equipment upgrades and automation projects.

New Product Introduction (NPI) :

Quality & Compliance :

Collaboration and Reporting :

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Physical Requirements :

Physical Work Environment :

Our POWER Culture

At Standard Locknut, we foster a culture rooted in our core POWER values :

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace challenges with determination, and are driven to produce high-quality work, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of a culture where excellence is the standard.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Standard Locknut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.