Industrial - Engineering Manager - Tewksbury, MA

Tewksbury, Massachusetts Permanent USD160,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering Manager will lead project and process engineering activities across new and repeat programs, ensuring customer requirements, cost targets, and delivery commitments are consistently met. This role is responsible for driving standardized engineering practices, overseeing estimating accuracy, improving ERP utilization, and developing engineering talent while supporting continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
  • Lead a team of engineers in a high‑mix fabrication environment.
  • Own engineering execution from estimate through manufacturing launch.

About Our Client



Our client is a well‑established, growth‑oriented manufacturer serving demanding industrial and OEM customers. Known for technical complexity and tight tolerances, the organization invests heavily in engineering rigor, process improvement, and long‑term employee development. They offer a collaborative culture where engineering is a core driver of business performance.

Job Description



Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a team of Project / Project‑Process Engineers
  • Drive standardized engineering, estimating, and documentation best practices
  • Oversee estimating activities and review costs, manufacturability, and quality alignment
  • Ensure disciplined use of ERP systems (BOMs, routings, revisions, configuration control)
  • Lead NPD and new project execution from process design through first article shipment
  • Partner with Manufacturing to ensure clean handoffs and robust process documentation
  • Drive value engineering, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide technical input for customer presentations, supplier engagements, and site visits
  • Analyze planned vs. actual cost and process data to support decision‑making
  • Support PFMEAs, time studies, and documented lessons learned
  • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development for direct reports

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



Ideal Candidate

  • BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • Proven experience managing engineers and delivering projects end‑to‑end
  • Strong background in fabrication processes (sheet metal, welding, machining, assembly, heat treat)
  • SolidWorks proficiency and strong ERP experience
  • Estimating, cost analysis, and manufacturing launch expertise
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and PFMEAs
  • Strong communicator with the ability to lead, mentor, and influence cross‑functionally
  • Self‑starter with excellent prioritization skills in a multi‑project environment

What's on Offer



What's to Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
  • Leadership role with real influence on engineering strategy and operations
  • Exposure to complex, high‑value manufacturing programs
  • Clear opportunity to grow with a stable and expanding organization
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014796

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tewksbury
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-052026-7014796