Engineering Manager

Reports to:
Director of Engineering & Quality

Roles & Responsibilities:
Engineering Management

• Evaluate customer quotes to identify strategic business opportunities.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical data to produce accurate and timely cost estimates.
• Collaborate with Launch Team Managers to develop optimized manufacturing processes and CNC programs.
• Maintain an estimated programming spreadsheet to assess capacity load and resource allocation. * Assist in fixture design development to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process-related concerns. * Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Partner with operations and quality teams to ensure seamless new product transitions into production.
• Support quality inspectors by providing guidance on customer specifications and requirements.
• Analyze failure trends, implement corrective and preventive actions, and respond to customer complaints effectively.
• Maintain customer-specific documentation and actively participate in customer visits and audits.
• Track variances between estimated and actual costs, evaluating the accuracy of cost estimation parameters.
• Present strategic process improvements to senior management, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Make recommendations for manufacturing process enhancements to optimize quality and cost-effectiveness. The Engineering manager shall set the example for what quality service is in a Viper Northwest system. They shall conform to and work to improve our quality management system through standardization of operations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate with all levels of management to ensure alignment with operational standards and company policies.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Windows-based systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to analyze, prioritize, and execute solutions strategically.
• Highly organized, with exceptional time management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the machining industry, including an understanding of customer-specific process specifications (ASTM, SAE, ISO, MIL-Standards).

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred (Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred)
• 5+ years of managerial experience in engineering leadership roles
• 10+ years of experience in the Machine Tool Technology trade
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 preferred
• Six Sigma Certification preferred (Green or Black Belt)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Precinmac Values Statement: We are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.