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The Engineering Manager leads and develops manufacturing and project engineers to improve how work gets done across Victaulic operations. This role drives safer, more efficient, and more scalable fabrication and assembly processes by partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams. The Engineering Manager owns engineering standards, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts—turning complex manufacturing challenges into practical, repeatable solutions that support production, growth, and long-term reliability.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise, mentor, and develop project and manufacturing engineers across multiple facilities
Establish consistent engineering expectations, performance standards, and development plans
Oversee engineering projects from concept through completion, including new equipment purchases, facility construction, and expansions
Develop, standardize, and continuously improve fabrication and assembly processes (including cutting, forming, welding, and material handling) to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
Identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies
implement Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput and reduce costs
Evaluate equipment needs and support capital justification, selection, and implementation of new machinery and automation
Drive improvements in takt time, labor utilization, workflow layouts, and production planning methods
Ensure all engineering projects and facilities comply with environmental and safety requirements
Develop and manage capital budgets across multiple facilities
Prepare and present regular project and facility status reports
Partner daily with operations, quality, and safety teams to support production efficiency
Lead preventive maintenance engineering efforts and partner with maintenance teams on equipment reliability initiatives
Develop solutions to complex engineering challenges requiring independent judgment, creativity, and adaptation of standards for plant layout, design, and construction
Analyze and resolve root causes of manufacturing issues
Provide technical product support as needed, assisting project coordination, engineered products, and sales teams
Adhere to all company safety rules, regulations, and policies
Attend all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions
Requirements:
B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
5+ years in a leadership role
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or other solid modeling software
Demonstrated strength in process improvement, metric development, and problem-solving
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Willingness to take on a wide variety of assignments, including intermittent travel up to 20%
Nice to have:
Familiarity with a broad range of machinery, automation, mechanical equipment, and construction methods is preferred
General knowledge of steel fabrication processes (welding, CNC milling, facing, etc.) is preferred
Strong understanding of advanced engineering principles and solid mathematical aptitude is preferred