Engineering Manager – Mechanical Design & Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys solving complex design challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and developing a high-performing engineering team?

We are seeking an Engineering Manager – Mechanical Design & Manufacturing to lead engineering support for ongoing manufacturing operations, custom-engineered products, and new product initiatives.

This role combines technical engineering expertise with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You will oversee mechanical design and structural calculations, support internal and external fabrication partners, improve product documentation and manufacturing processes, and help ensure engineering systems and product configuration tools support business growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in mechanical or structural engineering, practical manufacturing experience, and the ability to translate technical requirements into safe, manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales:

• Provides structural calculations, fabrication drawings, pricing and feasibility analysis of custom jobs and modifications of standard products.

Manufacturing / Sourcing

• Work with internal and external fabricators on questions/details/clarifications.
• Develop Production/Fabrication drawings based on existing and improved designs.
• Fabrication support through fixturing, process improvement suggestions, etc.
• Support accuracy of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for ERP system and shop floor production.

New Product Development:

• Support New Product Manager through reverse engineering, knowledge of materials/processes for manufacture, including costs, limitations, etc.
• Supply product specs and supplier feasibility for Purchasing Team to obtain materials for new products

Product Knowledge/Internal Configurator

• Develop and facilitate technical product knowledge and document appropriately
• Oversee modernization of product installation instructions
• Ensure proper function of Configurator
• Execute plan to cross-train members of the Engineering Team to be SMEs on Configurator

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering.
• At least five years of engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks and DriveWorks.
• Experience with structural calculations and applicable IRC/IBC requirements, including welding codes and structural design for standard and custom stair applications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication drawings, materials, and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional projects, and establish effective engineering processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to leadership and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or additional business management education.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or improving ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.
• Experience improving engineering KPIs, product configuration processes, or manufacturing documentation systems.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building an effective engineering team, delivering accurate and manufacturable designs, strengthening collaboration between Engineering and Manufacturing, improving engineering documentation and system reliability, and supporting the successful introduction and production of new and custom products.

Work Environment

This position is generally office-based, with periodic work in the manufacturing facility. Manufacturing-floor exposure may include fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment apply.

Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426 (on-site)

Interested?

If you combine hands-on engineering expertise with a passion for developing people, improving manufacturing operations, and delivering practical engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply.