What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Wilson Tool International?
Join Wilson Tool as an Engineering Manager and be part of a renowned manufacturing leader committed to excellence, innovation, and integrity. At Wilson Tool, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture where employees thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. In this key role, you'll lead a talented team, drive cutting-edge engineering solutions, and help maintain our industry-leading standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes profit sharing, 401(k), STD, LTD, on-site clinic, as well as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and professional development—all designed to support your career and well-being. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement, we invite you to help us shape the future and be part of our dynamic team!
SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who will lead a team of 12 manufacturing engineers and CI representatives, and drive both tactical and strategic initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This role is pivotal in developing long-term engineering strategies, optimizing processes, and aligning technology investments to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate will be willing to work alongside our leaders and employees on the manufacturing floor, drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, product innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to position the company for sustainable growth and industry leadership.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for manufacturing engineering and continuous Improvement to support business growth, product innovation, and operational excellence.
• Lead the identification and integration of emerging manufacturing technologies, including automation and digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align manufacturing engineering objectives with overall company goals, focusing on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Project management leadership including proposals, research, and implementation.
• Forecast future engineering and continuous improvement needs and develop plans for equipment investments, resource allocation, and workforce development.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & PROCESS INNOVATION
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems to achieve cost-effective production with high quality and safety standards.
• Develop and standardize best practices across all production lines, implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing to launch new products to market.
• Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and enhance product delivery timelines.
• Lead efforts to minimize waste, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across operations.
• TECHNOLOGY & AUTOMATION
• Assess and recommend advanced technologies for process automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead capital investment projects, ensuring effective project management and ROI realization.
• Build a technology roadmap that balances innovation, scalability, and cost control.
• TEAM DEVELOPMENT & COLLABORATION
• Teach, mentor and lead a team of approximately 12 manufacturing engineers and continuous improvement representatives, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop workforce skills aligned with future technological needs, ensuring the team remains agile and future-ready.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, toolroom, R&D and supply chain to streamline workflows and enhance communication.
• Create a career path for engineers in training and show them how to grow in skills, abilities and leadership.
• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & METRICS
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure productivity, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and develop strategic action plans to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Report on manufacturing performance and strategic initiatives to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with 5 years in leadership roles emphasizing strategic initiatives.
• 5 years of project management experience (Certifications a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and process optimization; certifications in Lean a plus.
• 2 years’ experience working with AI.
• Proven success in leading large teams and managing complex engineering projects.
• Expertise in capital project management and financial analysis related to manufacturing investments.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy-efficiency practices in manufacturing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strategic vision and planning, yet a willingness to be hands-on when necessary.
• Be open and willing to learn our systems from internal staff who have great knowledge of our products and their history.
• Innovation and technology leadership
• Data-driven decision-making
• Effective communication and collaboration
ATTRIBUTES
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and environments, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks as directed by the hiring manager.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with team members and supervisors.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Desire for Learning & Continuous Improvement: Eagerness to learn and develop new skills, with a willingness to participate in training programs and pursue continuous improvement opportunities within the role. Actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity within assigned tasks, suggesting ideas for process enhancements or workflow optimization.
• Reliability: Dependability in fulfilling assigned tasks and responsibilities consistently, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Positive Attitude: A constructive and optimistic approach to challenges and tasks, fostering a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating respect, empathy, and cooperation in achieving shared goals.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to approach issues or obstacles with creativity and resourcefulness, seeking practical solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards and company policies in all interactions and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In addition to continuous sitting and working on a computer, the role may involve continuous reaching forward between shoulder/waist, bending/twisting/rotating, and simple grasping and writing. Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment, chemicals, and/or fumes may occur. The ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside; Office and manufacturing floor.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Compensation: $150k - $180k
SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader who will lead a team of 12 manufacturing engineers and CI representatives, and drive both tactical and strategic initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This role is pivotal in developing long-term engineering strategies, optimizing processes, and aligning technology investments to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate will be willing to work alongside our leaders and employees on the manufacturing floor, drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, product innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to position the company for sustainable growth and industry leadership.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for manufacturing engineering and continuous Improvement to support business growth, product innovation, and operational excellence.
• Lead the identification and integration of emerging manufacturing technologies, including automation and digital manufacturing (Industry 4.0).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align manufacturing engineering objectives with overall company goals, focusing on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Project management leadership including proposals, research, and implementation.
• Forecast future engineering and continuous improvement needs and develop plans for equipment investments, resource allocation, and workforce development.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & PROCESS INNOVATION
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems to achieve cost-effective production with high quality and safety standards.
• Develop and standardize best practices across all production lines, implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing to launch new products to market.
• Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve throughput, and enhance product delivery timelines.
• Lead efforts to minimize waste, reduce costs, and improve sustainability across operations.
• TECHNOLOGY & AUTOMATION
• Assess and recommend advanced technologies for process automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing to maintain a competitive edge.
• Lead capital investment projects, ensuring effective project management and ROI realization.
• Build a technology roadmap that balances innovation, scalability, and cost control.
• TEAM DEVELOPMENT & COLLABORATION
• Teach, mentor and lead a team of approximately 12 manufacturing engineers and continuous improvement representatives, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop workforce skills aligned with future technological needs, ensuring the team remains agile and future-ready.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, toolroom, R&D and supply chain to streamline workflows and enhance communication.
• Create a career path for engineers in training and show them how to grow in skills, abilities and leadership.
• PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & METRICS
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure productivity, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and develop strategic action plans to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Report on manufacturing performance and strategic initiatives to executive leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with 5 years in leadership roles emphasizing strategic initiatives.
• 5 years of project management experience (Certifications a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and process optimization; certifications in Lean a plus.
• 2 years’ experience working with AI.
• Proven success in leading large teams and managing complex engineering projects.
• Expertise in capital project management and financial analysis related to manufacturing investments.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy-efficiency practices in manufacturing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strategic vision and planning, yet a willingness to be hands-on when necessary.
• Be open and willing to learn our systems from internal staff who have great knowledge of our products and their history.
• Innovation and technology leadership
• Data-driven decision-making
• Effective communication and collaboration
ATTRIBUTES
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and environments, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks as directed by the hiring manager.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with team members and supervisors.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Desire for Learning & Continuous Improvement: Eagerness to learn and develop new skills, with a willingness to participate in training programs and pursue continuous improvement opportunities within the role. Actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity within assigned tasks, suggesting ideas for process enhancements or workflow optimization.
• Reliability: Dependability in fulfilling assigned tasks and responsibilities consistently, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Positive Attitude: A constructive and optimistic approach to challenges and tasks, fostering a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating respect, empathy, and cooperation in achieving shared goals.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to approach issues or obstacles with creativity and resourcefulness, seeking practical solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards and company policies in all interactions and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In addition to continuous sitting and working on a computer, the role may involve continuous reaching forward between shoulder/waist, bending/twisting/rotating, and simple grasping and writing. Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment, chemicals, and/or fumes may occur. The ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside; Office and manufacturing floor.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Compensation: $150k - $180k
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000
