Engineering Manager - Manufacturing - Ware, MA

This role oversees engineering activities across several manufacturing sites, with emphasis on injection molding operations, tooling, and process optimization. The Engineering Manager will guide a multidisciplinary team, manage technical projects, and champion continuous improvement, quality, and efficiency across the organization

Client Details

Our client is a custom manufacturer operating multiple facilities across the region, specializing in engineered components and precision molding. They offer a collaborative culture, strong operational stability, and opportunities to modernize processes, optimize tooling, and contribute directly to strategic technical initiative

Description

This Engineering Manager will:

• Lead and mentor engineering and tool room teams; provide coaching, resource planning, and performance oversight
• Oversee injection mold design, build, optimization, troubleshooting, and adherence to industry standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Manage project scopes, timelines, resource allocation, and cross‑functional coordination for new and existing products
• Lead the quotation process for new programs; evaluate requirements, tooling needs, and feasibility
• Provide deep technical expertise in tooling, injection molding processes, materials, and equipment
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and design teams to resolve issues and support production optimization
• Promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the engineering group

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Engineering Manager will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Extensive background in injection molding and custom molded products
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering and tool room teams
• Strong understanding of molding processes, tooling, and materials, including complex troubleshooting
• Proficient in project management methodologies
• Collaborative communicator with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Familiarity with CAD tools and modern engineering systems

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation ($100K-$150K) with comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life insurance, paid time off
• Opportunity to lead multi‑site technical operations and influence long‑term manufacturing strategy
• Stable environment with the ability to modernize systems, tooling, and processes
• On‑site leadership role with meaningful impact across engineering, tooling, and operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.