Engineering Manager

Description

Summary: Core Molding Technologies seeks an Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering operations, driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing performance and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Lead critical engineering and manufacturing initiatives 2. Drive plant performance and innovation in a growth-focused environment 3. Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement **Summary** Core Molding Technologies is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead plant engineering operations, supporting safe, efficient, and cost\-effective manufacturing performance. This role is responsible for process engineering, new product launches, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Engineering Manager leads cross\-functional teams to deliver results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while supporting key initiatives such as DCPD transfer and sustaining Power Sports operations. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the plant engineering function, including process engineering and mold change teams * Drive performance across key KPIs (safety, people, quality, delivery, cost) * Lead new product introduction (NPI), APQP, and product launch execution * Support transfer and industrialization of DCPD operations, including process setup and ramp\-up * Sustain and optimize existing manufacturing processes, including Power Sports operations * Develop and improve manufacturing processes, layouts, and standards to enhance quality and efficiency * Lead capital planning and justification for tooling, equipment, and process improvements * Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives * Ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues (A3, 8D, etc.) * Maintain and improve process control systems (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, error\-proofing) * Ensure all engineering changes follow formal change management processes * Support maintenance strategy alignment for equipment reliability and performance * Develop and mentor engineering team members to build technical capability * Support internal audits, customer audits, and compliance activities * Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards * Promote 5S, safety, and environmental responsibility across operations **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field * 5–8\+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in manufacturing * Experience with process engineering, industrialization, and product launches (APQP) * Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, equipment, and process optimization * Experience supporting plant transfers and/or new program launches * Strong problem\-solving skills (Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis) * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools * Excellent communication and cross\-functional collaboration skills * Bilingual (English/Spanish) required **Preferred** * Master’s degree in Engineering or related field * Experience in injection molding, composites, or similar manufacturing environments * Experience with DCPD or advanced materials processes **Key Competencies** * Leadership and team development * Continuous improvement mindset * Change management and adaptability * Cross\-functional collaboration * Execution discipline and accountability * Customer focus and results orientation **Why Join Us** * Lead critical engineering and manufacturing initiatives * Work in a dynamic, growth\-focused manufacturing environment * Opportunity to drive plant performance and innovation * Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement **Recruiters** We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third\-party agencies.