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Engineering Manager - Industrial - Grafton, MA

Grafton, Massachusetts Permanent USD130,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
This is a hands-on engineering leadership position responsible for managing all manufacturing engineering activities related to precision bearing products, from product design and tooling through production support and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers while driving operational excellence, quality improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and new product development.
  • Lead engineering strategy for a specialised precision manufacturing business.
  • High-impact leadership role with strong growth and continuous improvement focus.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, privately held manufacturer with decades of experience designing and producing precision-engineered bearings, metal stampings, machined components, and assembled products for a broad range of industrial applications. The company has earned a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and manufacturing excellence, serving customers across sectors including agricultural equipment, material handling, transportation, industrial machinery, recreational vehicles, and other engineered product markets.

Operating from a highly collaborative manufacturing environment, the organization combines in-house engineering expertise, tooling capabilities, and advanced production processes to develop innovative solutions that meet demanding customer requirements. Continuous investment in people, technology, and process improvement has positioned the company as a trusted supplier to both long-standing and emerging customers. Engineering plays a central role in the business, driving new product development, operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and long-term growth initiatives.

Job Description

The Engineering Manager will provide technical and people leadership across manufacturing engineering, product development, tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, sales, tooling, and customer-facing teams, this individual will be responsible for production processes, supporting new product development, implementing tooling and process improvements, and ensuring the successful manufacture of high-quality precision bearing products.

  • Lead manufacturing engineering activities, tooling development, and new product introduction from concept through production.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and minimise scrap.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Tool Room, and Sales teams to resolve technical challenges and support customer requirements.
  • Manage and develop a high-performing engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and resource planning.
  • Lead engineering projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and capital investments while ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.

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

The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing engineering leader with a strong background in precision manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and industrial production environments. They will possess a blend of technical expertise and leadership capability, with a proven track record of improving manufacturing performance, developing engineering teams, and implementing process and tooling improvements that drive quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in bearing design, metal stamping, progressive die tooling, machining, assembly processes, and manufacturing engineering principles.
  • Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working within ISO-certified manufacturing operations, supporting quality systems, process validation, and corrective action activities.
  • Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, GD&T, and manufacturing process development, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.



What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a stable and growing manufacturing organization in a key leadership position with significant influence over engineering strategy and operational performance.

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Leadership role with significant autonomy and visibility.
  • Opportunity to drive operational improvements and shape engineering best practices.



Contact
Victor Pascoe
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7068448

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Grafton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victor Pascoe
Job Reference
JN-072026-7068448
 

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