Samuel, Son & Co.
Manager, Engineering
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineering Leadership
- Lead, develop, and manage engineering personnel while fostering safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Establish departmental priorities and align engineering resources with customer, operational, and business strategy objectives.
- Provide technical direction, develop team capability, and support succession planning.
Engineering Design & Technical Oversight
- Oversee engineering design reviews, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer requirements, applicable standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Oversee quoting of new products and the launch of new awards to ensure they align with established/quoted cost and customer expectations.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, design controls, best practices, and technical approval processes.
- Lead manufacturability reviews and resolve design, material, tooling, and process concerns in collaboration with customers and internal teams.
Manufacturing Support & Process Improvement
- Provide engineering support to improve safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, capacity, reliability, and cost performance.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment requirements, and engineering procedures.
- Lead structured problem solving and targeted continuous improvement initiatives that address recurring operational or quality issues.
Capital Projects & Business Growth
- Lead engineering, equipment, tooling, automation, and facility projects from concept through implementation, ensuring approved scope, schedule, budget, safety, and performance objectives are achieved.
- Develop technical scopes, business cases, and implementation plans and coordinate internal and external resources.
- Support new products, customer opportunities, capacity planning, and other strategic growth initiatives.
Quality, Compliance & Customer Partnership
- Ensure engineering activities comply with customer requirements, quality systems, company standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead engineering participation in customer, internal, and third-party audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
- Serve as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers, operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and commercial teams.
- Incorporate safety, environmental, and ergonomic considerations into engineering designs and solutions.
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EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:
- Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
- Engineering design, CAD, manufacturing, project management, and data analysis software.
- Manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and process control systems.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
- Seven to ten years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Previous management experience preferred.
- Experience in metals, tube manufacturing, roll forming, fabrication, or another industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering design, technical problem solving, process improvement, and capital projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong engineering design, manufacturing engineering, and process improvement experience.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.
- Regular presence in manufacturing areas and occasional inspection of equipment and processes.
- Occasional bending, climbing, reaching, or lifting may be required based on operational needs.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position works in a combination of office and manufacturing environments and requires regular presence in production areas. The employee must follow established safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences, and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job, and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive, and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture, and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together.
At Samuel, we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.
Samuel Associated Tube Group is a premier supplier of welded cold-drawn stainless steel, high nickel alloy, and carbon tubular products with solutions for industries worldwide. We design and manufacture a comprehensive range of tube products including standard and specialized tubular solutions in multiple diameter sizes, shapes, and profiles to meet the unique needs of our customers. Leveraging the metallurgical and new product development expertise of our teams, we help customers realize significant cost savings and deliver innovative solutions faster.
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