Engineering & Maintenance Manager - Lathrop, CA

Lathrop, California Permanent USD130,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
Oversees engineering, maintenance, NPI, and automation initiatives across an expanding manufacturing operation. Leadership responsibility for growing technical teams while driving process improvement, equipment performance, and operational readiness.
  • Lead engineering in a rapidly scaling manufacturing site.
  • Drive NPI, automation, and maintenance improvements.

About Our Client

A fast‑growing manufacturing organization supporting high‑volume production for AI data center and distribution applications. The environment is dynamic, hands‑on, and focused on operational excellence, efficiency, and technical leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities for the Engineering Manager include:

  • Lead Engineering & Maintenance functions across a multi‑building manufacturing site.
  • Oversee NPI activities, automation initiatives, and cost‑reduction programs.
  • Manage and expand a growing technical team including engineers, maintenance technicians, and potential programming roles.
  • Develop processes, implement improvements, and drive operational efficiency in a non‑regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Support rapid site growth, facility needs, equipment performance, and overall production readiness.
  • Partner closely with leadership to evolve organizational structure and technical capabilities as the business scales.



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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Manager should have:

  • Experienced engineering leader with a background in manufacturing operations, maintenance management, or production engineering.
  • Strong track record in NPI, automation, process optimization, equipment performance, and supporting fast‑growth environments.
  • Comfortable overseeing multi‑building responsibilities and scaling technical teams.
  • Hands‑on problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Able to thrive in a dynamic, high‑change environment with expanding headcount and evolving processes.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $170,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • Broad autonomy across engineering, maintenance, automation, and NPI functions.
  • Career progression within a rapidly growing, investment‑backed manufacturing group.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Engineering Manager, I encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Olivia Alvarez
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6951040

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Lathrop
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Alvarez
Job Reference
JN-022026-6951040