Engineering Manager
Location: Thomasville, NC
Salary: $90,000$120,000
Work Type: On-site | Working Manager
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a family-owned, fast-growing manufacturing business seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a small Product Development team (3 Engineers/Drafters). This is a working manager roleideal for an organized, mechanically minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and wants to see the direct impact of their work.
Youll partner closely with Product Development, Operations, and Leadership to design, launch, and improve furniture products from concept through production.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, organize, and hold accountable a team of Engineers and Drafters, distributing work and setting clear priorities
Establish and implement engineering processes, standards, and workflows in a growing, evolving environment
Serve as a hands-on contributor, designing and developing products alongside the team
Oversee end-to-end product development from concept, CAD design, prototyping, BOM development, and production release
Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to create and review detailed drawings and documentation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Operations, Sourcing, and Leadership
Manage project timelines, shifting priorities, and deliverables in a fast-paced setting
Drive value engineering initiatives to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability
Support prototype builds, testing, and design refinement
Mentor and develop team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications
5+ years of experience leading engineering or product development teams
Strong mechanical design background
Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable with changing priorities
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Chloe Parsons
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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