Position Title: Engineering Manager – Machine Manufacturing
Location: Irwin, PA
Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 / Annually
Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings, Short/Long Term Disability, Wellness Rewards, Pet Insurance and 401K.
Our capital equipment manufacturer and abrasive flow specialist client is looking for a Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team in the design and delivery of custom machine builds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, proven leadership skills, and experience in managing complex machinery projects from concept through commissioning. The candidate will oversee the engineering, quoting, and project management aspects of the companies Capital Equipment manufacturing business, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in machine design, or industrial equipment
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience in an engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), electrical design tools, and PLC/HMI systems
• Familiarity with safety standards (CE, UL, NFPA79, ISO 12100) and risk assessment
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a build-to-order or custom equipment environment
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
• Hands-on experience with machine commissioning and troubleshooting
• ERP/MRP and engineering change management systems

• Team Leadership – Manage and mentor a team consisting of mechanical, electrical, controls, project, proposal engineers and project management staff. Foster a collaborative and high- performance work environment.
• Project Oversight – Oversee the engineering design process from requirements gathering, conceptual design, and detailed engineering to build support, commissioning, and customer delivery.
• Technical Review – Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs, control schemes, and calculations to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Cross-functional Coordination – Collaborate closely with project managers, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of machine builds.
• Process Improvement – Develop and refine engineering processes, design standards, and documentation practices to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Resource Planning – Allocate resources to projects based on timelines and workloads. Support recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent.
• Customer Interaction – Participate in technical discussions with customers to understand requirements, provide design input, and support machine acceptance testing.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
• Communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel. Needs to be able to effectively communicate instructions while leading the team to meet its goals.
• Detail-oriented for understanding complex systems and the ability to pay attention to details, as a minor error can result in major problems
• Organizational skills for keeping track of various budgets, employees and schedules simultaneously
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management