Engineering Manager
Precinmac
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tualatin • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- The Engineering Manager oversees the manufacturing and programming teams, ensuring successful execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives while maintaining margin adherence.
- This role is responsible for cost estimation, manufacturing process development, and continuous improvement to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
- 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.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for process-related concerns.
- Partner with operations and quality teams to ensure seamless new product transitions into production.
- Analyze failure trends, implement corrective and preventive actions, and respond to customer complaints effectively.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- 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).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost estimationmanufacturing process developmentcontinuous improvementroot cause analysisCNC programminganalyzing engineering drawingsBOM analysisprocess optimizationfailure trend analysiscorrective action implementation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementbusiness acumenstrategic analysisprioritizationexecution of solutionscollaborationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in Business AdministrationSix Sigma CertificationGreen BeltBlack Belt