Engineering and Maintenance Manager | Sheet Metal Fabrication

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team (currently 1 ME, hiring a second).
• Partner with VP of Engineering on NPI (New Product Introduction), automation opportunities, and cost‑optimization initiatives.
• Oversee sheet metal process engineering, manufacturability improvements, and workflow optimization.
• Define and implement engineering standards, documentation, and best practices across the site.

Maintenance Management

• Supervise and grow a maintenance department currently consisting of 2 technicians, with planned expansion.
• Ensure high uptime and reliability of all equipment across multiple buildings.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support facility infrastructure planning, expansions, and upgrades.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and San Jose engineering teams to align priorities and solve operational challenges.
• Support capacity planning, equipment selection, and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership during audits, customer visits, and internal reviews.

Operational Excellence

• Lead problem‑solving efforts using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis).
• Drive process improvements that enhance throughput, reduce scrap/rework, and improve cost structures.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.

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