Engineering Manager - Machine Manufacturing

We are seeking a talented and innovative Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team in the design and delivery of custom machine builds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, proven leadership skills, and experience in managing complex machinery projects from concept through commissioning. He/she oversees the engineering, quoting, and project management aspects of Extrude Hone’s Capital Equipment manufacturing business, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing projects, implementing process improvements, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Team Leadership - Manage and mentor a team consisting of mechanical, electrical, controls, project, and proposal engineer staff. Foster a collaborative and high- performance work environment.
  
• Project Oversight - Oversee the engineering design process from requirements gathering, conceptual design, and detailed engineering to build support, commissioning, and customer delivery.
  
• Technical Review - Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs, control schemes, and calculations to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
  
• Cross-functional Coordination - Collaborate closely with project managers, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of machine builds.
  
• Process Improvement - Develop and refine engineering processes, design standards, and documentation practices to improve efficiency and product quality.
  
• Resource Planning - Allocate resources to projects based on timelines and workloads. Support recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent.
  
• Customer Interaction - Participate in technical discussions with customers to understand requirements, provide design input, and support machine acceptance testing.
  
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
  
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel. Needs to be able to effectively communicate instructions while leading the team to meet its goals.
  
• Detail-oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems
  
• Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously
  
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
  

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
  
• 7+ years of experience in machine design, or industrial equipment
  
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience in an engineering environment
  
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), electrical design tools, and PLC/HMI systems
  
• Familiarity with safety standards (CE, UL, NFPA79, ISO 12100) and risk assessment
  
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
  

• Experience in a build-to-order or custom equipment environment
  
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
  
• Hands-on experience with machine commissioning and troubleshooting
  
• ERP/MRP and engineering change management systems
  

• This role requires regular interaction on the shop floor and occasional travel to customer sites (up to 10%). The candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced, technical environment with shifting priorities.
  

• An independent, highly motivated, mentally flexible and resilient personality
  
• Committed to Excellence, accountability and customer service
  
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and disciplined problem solving
  
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel. Needs to be able to effectively communicate instructions while leading the team to meet its goals.
  
• Detail-oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems
  
• Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously
  
• Sense of Urgency/Proactivity
  
• Cross-Functional Team-player who is socially highly competent
  

Reports To: CEO

Full-Time Salaried Position

Location: Irwin Pennsylvania USA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Referral program
  
• Relocation assistance
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person