Engineering Manager - Precision Machining - Bellingham, MA

Engineering ManagerMy client is a growing precision machining manufacturer producing complex, mission-critical components for leading OEMs across the defense, medical, and high-tech sectors. The company offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where leaders have direct influence on business performance and growth strategy.Job DescriptionLead and develop engineering, estimating, and quality teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Serve as the technical liaison between customers, engineering, and manufacturing operations.Provide leadership for CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, process development, automation, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.Drive productivity improvements, cycle time reductions, quality enhancements, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.Manage estimating activities, including manufacturability reviews, cost analysis, quotations, and profitability improvement initiatives.Review customer drawings and specifications to develop accurate labor, material, tooling, and subcontract cost estimates.Oversee quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.Maintain engineering documentation, process controls, traceability, configuration management, and audit readiness.Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including PPAP, FAI, validation, qualification, and production launch support.Collaborate with customers and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, delivery, and cost performance.Support capital planning, budgeting, manufacturing expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.Monitor and improve KPIs related to engineering effectiveness, quality, productivity, throughput, and profitability.Participate as a key member of the senior leadership team, aligning technical capabilities with long-term business objectives.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 ApplicantA successful Engineering Manager should have:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)7-10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in precision machining environmentsLeadership experience managing engineering, quality, estimating, or technical teamsStrong CNC machining background with hands-on manufacturing knowledgeExpertise in tooling, fixturing, GD&T, blueprint reading, and process developmentExperience with quoting, cost estimating, and manufacturing planningStrong customer-facing communication and project management skillsProven ability to drive operational and technical improvementsExperience supporting ISO 9001 or comparable quality systemsWhat's on OfferHigh-impact leadership role reporting directly to the President & CEOOpportunity to influence company strategy and future growthClear path toward executive leadership advancementExposure to complex aerospace, defense, and medical manufacturing programsCollaborative and entrepreneurial work environmentCompetitive compensation package ($115K-$145K base salary)Opportunity to lead a growing and highly respected precision manufacturing operationIf you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Engineering Manager, apply today for immediate consideration!