Engineering Manager - Industrial - Lowell, MA

This role leads an engineering team responsible for delivering complex projects from concept through production, ensuring quality, cost and delivery targets are achieved. It offers the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, mentor talent and drive operational excellence across manufacturing programs.

Client Details

My client is an established engineering and manufacturing organization operating in a technically demanding, project‑driven environment. They are recognized for solving complex manufacturing challenges, investing in robust engineering processes and maintaining long‑term partnerships with customers across multiple sectors.

The organization values structured engineering, data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement, while also encouraging initiative, leadership and innovation from its engineering teams. Candidates who enjoy combining hands‑on technical problem‑solving with team leadership and process development will find this environment both challenging and rewarding.

Description

Reporting Directly into the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of engineers responsible for project delivery, process design and technical documentation
• Drive standardized engineering methods and best practices to meet customer, quality and business requirements
• Oversee new and repeat project execution from initial design through first article and production release
• Manage estimating activities and ensure accurate costing, planning and handover to manufacturing using ERP systems
• Review engineering outputs to ensure manufacturability, quality, cost alignment and compliance with standards
• Provide technical leadership on tooling, process design, value engineering and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Ensure effective use of ERP systems for BOM control, configuration management, revisions and documentation
• Monitor project schedules, resource allocation and engineering capacity to meet delivery commitments
• Deliver regular status updates and reporting to senior engineering leadership
• Support and lead customer and supplier technical engagements, including site visits and presentations
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities, time studies and process optimization initiatives
• Mentor, coach and develop engineers through structured performance reviews, goal setting and career planning
• Evaluate new technologies and manufacturing processes to maintain competitiveness
• Maintain engineering standards, drawings, data management and departmental procedures

Profile

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or project‑based environment
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects from concept through production
• Demonstrated people management experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing engineers
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, forming, welding, machining and assembly
• Experience working with ERP systems for estimating, BOM management and project execution
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and standard office applications
• Solid understanding of engineering documentation, configuration control and GD&T principles
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Self‑motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership in a fast‑paced technical environment

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation ranging from $160,000-$180,000 based on level of experience and responsibility
• A senior engineering leadership role with clear influence over projects, processes and people
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging manufacturing programs
• Opportunity to shape engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• A collaborative environment that values expertise, accountability and professional development
• Long‑term career progression within an established engineering organization
• Ongoing training, development and exposure to new technologies and processes

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