Engineering Manager - Industrial Machinery - Worcester, MA

This Engineering Manager position combines leadership responsibilities across engineering, estimating, and quality while supporting the production of highly complex precision-machined components for regulated industries. The role offers significant influence on operational performance, business growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term strategic direction.

Client Details

My client is a growing precision manufacturing company specializing in mission-critical components for leading OEM customers in defense, medical, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. The organization combines technical excellence with an entrepreneurial culture and is investing in leadership talent to support continued expansion.

Description

The Engineering Manager will report directly into the President & CEO and be responsible for:

• Lead, coach, and develop engineering, estimating, quality, and technical teams.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements, productivity gains, quality enhancements, and cost reductions.
• Oversee estimating activities, including cost analysis, quotations, and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Support CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, process development, and manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Manage quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific standards.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Finance to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface directly with customers regarding technical requirements, new product introductions, audits, and project execution.
• Participate in capital planning, technology investments, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Background in medical device, defense, aerospace, semiconductor, or other high-precision manufacturing industries preferred.
  
• Prior leadership experience managing engineering, quality, estimating, or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with quoting, estimating, manufacturing planning, and cost analysis.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.
• Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to high level management
• 401K match
• Excellent work life balance

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