Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager -

📍 Muskego, Wisconsin (Onsite)

Lead Innovation / Drive Manufacturing Excellence / Build the Future.

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and team development?

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead product engineering, R&D, and continuous improvement initiatives at our Muskego, WI manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, driving operational performance, managing capital projects up to $5M, and developing a high-performing engineering team.

If you're passionate about bringing products from concept to production while improving quality, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

As Engineering Manager, you will:

✅ Lead the design, development, and launch of new products from concept through production

✅ Drive engineering initiatives focused on product performance, reliability, quality, and cost reduction

✅ Partner with Operations, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative and manufacturable solutions

✅ Manage capital projects ranging from $50K to $5M , from business case through implementation

✅ Oversee CAD standards, product documentation, design reviews, and engineering best practices

✅ Support manufacturing process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve OEE

✅ Lead root cause investigations, customer issue resolution, and continuous improvement efforts

✅ Develop supplier relationships to enhance product quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness

✅ Build, mentor, and lead a team of engineers and technical professionals

✅ Serve as a technical leader and key contributor to strategic business initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Product Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Production Process Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
• Strong experience within a manufacturing environment
• Expertise in new product development and product lifecycle management
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing standards
• Experience using CATIA or similar advanced CAD systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience leading capital projects and manufacturing improvements
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Customer-facing problem-solving and quality systems experience
• Experience working closely with suppliers and production operations

Why Join Us?

🚀 Lead impactful projects that shape the future of our products

💡 Influence product strategy, innovation, and manufacturing excellence

👥 Build and develop a talented engineering team

🏗 Manage multimillion-dollar capital projects

📈 Drive meaningful improvements in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction

🤝 Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

Location

📍 Muskego, WI This is an onsite leadership position . Candidates should be local to the area.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a results-driven engineering leader who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading teams, and bringing innovative products to market, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply directly or message me to learn more –

John Vandenberg | 4Front Recruiter 📧 [email protected] 📞 262‑496‑5374

Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future!

Apply today or send a direct message for a confidential conversation.

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