Engineering Manager

Palmer Group is partnering with a valued client to identify an Engineering Manager who will take a hands-on, strategic role in leading their Fabrication business unit. This high-level operations position oversees complex, wideranging initiatives and requires a leader with proven experience in lean environments-someone who can turn continuousimprovement concepts into measurable results. In this role, you will guide a team of Supervisors, Engineers, and Technicians dedicated to enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across Classic and PRO series fabricated parts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead people, manage assets, and work crossfunctionally to solve organizational challenges. Success in this position also requires demonstrated strengths in building effective teams, developing talent, improving decision quality, and navigating organizational priorities with agility. Interested? Apply today!

Work model :

On-Site

Monday - Friday

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

What you will do :

• Lead a team of 10-12 supervisors, engineers, and technicians by identifying, prioritizing, and executing initiatives that support key business goals
• Collaborate with functional leaders to ensure the organization has the capabilities and capacity needed to meet fabrication targets established by the BU Leader and Site Leader
• Identify waste within operations, coach others to recognize it, and focus efforts on the activities that create the greatest impact
• Determine and prioritize the factors negatively influencing performance metrics across each area
• Coordinate crossfunctional resources to perform data analysis and uncover root causes
• Guide crossfunctional teams in brainstorming solution options, selecting the highestvalue approach, and driving implementation
• Align business priorities and organize crossfunctional resources to achieve site objectives through initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost

What you will need to be successful :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
• Courteous, professional, and positive in all interactions
• Strong leadership abilities and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of lean operations with experience supporting or leading meaningful lean initiatives in a manufacturing environment
• 5-10 years of experience in an operational role such as Quality, Reliability, Test, Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing
• 3-5 years of leadership experience within an operations environment
• years of experience with Lean methodologies and / or Six Sigma
• Crossfunctional leadership experience
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Solid computer proficiency and analytical ability

Benefits overview :

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Marlyn Herrera at (515) 225-7000 or email Marlyn at mherrera@thepalmergroup.com.