Engineering Manager
The Engineering Manager at Confidential Client leads technical teams to develop and implement advanced engineering solutions across product innovation and manufacturing processes. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to drive projects in automation, mechanical design, robotics, and sustainable engineering, ensuring P&G remains a global leader in consumer goods production. The position offers significant ownership, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic, collaborative environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
As an Engineering Manager for our confidential client you will lead cross-functional technical teams to deliver advanced manufacturing and product development solutions. You will combine hands-on technical leadership with people and project management to drive innovation and production capability.
- Lead design, development, and deployment of complex control systems, robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and AI/ML-enabled solutions.
- Oversee mechanical design, prototyping, and equipment development for high-speed converting and packaging systems.
- Translate R&D innovations into scalable manufacturing processes; create technical specifications and optimize production lines.
- Drive instrumentation, metrology and precision measurement strategies to ensure product quality and performance.
- Sponsor robotics integrations and machine vision implementations to increase automation and throughput.
- Build long-term technical capability, champion digital adoption, and ensure HS&E and quality compliance.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and supplier qualifications; communicate status and technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor engineers and technical staff to accelerate capability building and career development.
What We Offer
- Significant ownership: lead impactful engineering projects with real responsibility from Day 1.
- Mentorship & training: formal development programs and daily coaching to grow your technical and leadership skills.
- Collaborative environment: work on challenging problems with multidisciplinary teams.
- Competitive total rewards and benefits (specific benefits vary by location).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Environmental, Civil).
- 0–5 years of relevant experience (includes internships, co-ops, research, or academic experience).
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and technical curiosity.
- Demonstrated project mindset: ability to lead projects, manage schedules and budgets, and deliver results.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across operator, engineering, and leadership levels.
- Willingness to relocate as career development requires; relocation support may be available for qualifying candidates.
- Ability to travel approximately 10–25% as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with industrial PLCs (Rockwell), process/machine control, sensors, motors, industrial automation, or industrial networks.
- Hands-on experience with robotics, machine vision, or programming (Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#).
- Mechanical systems engineering experience (3D CAD, CAE, machine design, mechatronics).
- Experience in R&D, technical centers, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Specific expertise in packaging materials/processes and precision instrumentation/metrology.
Schedule & Compensation
- Employment type: Full time.
- Salary range (provided by source): $85,000 - $122,200 per year.
- Relocation: candidates should be open to relocation during career progression; relocation support may be available.
- Immigration sponsorship: not available for this role.
- E‑Verify: the confidential client participates in E‑Verify.
- Note: total compensation may include salary, bonus (if applicable), and benefits; actual pay depends on location, experience, and other non‑discriminatory factors.
Additional Information
- Job segmentation: Entry Level
- Travel: 10–25% as needed
- Job number (client reference): R000157839
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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