Engineering Manager - Industrial Machinery - Worcester, MA

Engineering ManagerThe 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.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The successful applicant:Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.Has 7+ years of engineering experience within a precision manufacturing environment.Has a background in medical device, defense, aerospace, semiconductor, or other high-precision manufacturing industries preferred.Has prior leadership experience managing engineering, quality, estimating, or technical teams.Has strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing processes.Has experience with quoting, estimating, manufacturing planning, and cost analysis.Has Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.Has excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.What's on offer:Competitive compensationComprehensive benefits planCareer growth opportunitiesAccess to high level management401K matchExcellent work life balance