Engineering Manager

Overall Responsibilities: Highly automated wood door manufacturing plant seeking a technical leader. Engineering Manager will be responsible for establishing vision and driving execution of facility process and growth initiatives. Essential Job Functions: Lead Manufacturing Engineering Team Establish plant project priorities and facilitation thereof Oversee Development and training of technical skills Plan, organize, and execution of facility annual capital plan Coordinate with business leaders to establish business goal Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of processes and equipment Support facility business objectives Create a work environment with safety as a high priority Enforce all health and safety rules and regulations according to all laws and company protocol Create and communicate KPMs to drive improvement and uptime of equipment Administration & oversight of Maintenance Management software companywide (MP2) Strong understanding and support of continuous improvement Plan and oversee facility maintenance operation and finances Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Professional Characteristics: Accepts responsibility, holds himself/herself accountable for performance Self-starter, who takes the initiative and possesses a strong work ethic Creative problem solver, visionary, detail-oriented, solutions-focused High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes Strong written and oral communication skills Team player throughout the organization High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty Business-oriented, client-service mindset Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 10+ years relevant experience in engineering role Leadership experience Experience working with manufacturing and assembly processes; wood industry experience preferred Project Management experience Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries Physical Requirements Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Created: 2025-10-31