SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The primary function of the Engineering Manager is to provide leadership and technical product support to Manufacturing, Sales and the Engineering staffs. This position will also provide timely, high performance special tool designs and manufacturing routings along with technical product support to Guhring customers and manufacturing personnel. Will use published process guidelines, standard engineering design guidelines, and field application information to accomplish this.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Lead, mentor, and coach engineering team members, fostering individual development through career pathing, structured 1:1s, and performance feedback.
- Drive project execution by defining objectives, allocating resources, tracking progress, and owning budgets to meet deadlines and deliverables.
- Balance technical oversight with people leadership-review system/tooling designs, guide trade-offs, unblock teams, and maintain process reliability.
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports psychological safety, diversity, and open communication.
- Integrate data-driven decision-making: analyze process metrics, late-job drivers, rework rates, and incident trends to optimize workflows.
- Orchestrate incident management and problem-solving to ensure high operational availability and quality outcomes.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D to align engineering solutions with business goals and customer needs.
- Lead recruitment: define roles, interview/hire, and run structured onboarding.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, particularly in Carbide and Aerospace/OEM environments.
- Drive continuous improvement: evaluate and implement new manufacturing processes (EDM, laser cutting), tool-measuring systems (e.g., Alicona), and digital analysis (Spike) to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
- Manage tool quotation and RGA/corrective action processes, ensuring timely responses and durable solutions.
- Oversee SAP routing systems, ensuring process compliance and integration with engineering changes and quotations.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary designs and cultivate strong vendor/customer relationships.
EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering preferred. Associates degree or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in metal working or machine trades.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five years direct involvement with the design and application of round cutting tools; prefer with minimum of two years direct customer contact experience as either cutting tool sales representative or application engineer.
- Knowledge of Siemens NX or Solid Works
- Basic understanding of machine spindle adaptation and tool holding.
- Thorough knowledge of latest developments in machining methods, manufacturing equipment, machining techniques and materials.
- Basic blueprint reading skills and working knowledge of math is preferred
- Proficiency with MS office including excel
- Strong analytical, problem solving, leadership and ability to communicate with complex matters.
- Supervisory and leadership skills
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Guhring, Inc.
Feb 24, 2026