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Engineering Manager 824354

Athens, GA 30601

Posted: 04/18/2025 Job Category: Construction Job Number: 824354

Job Description


Engineering Manager

As an Engineer Manager, you will lead technical production processes and integrate new technical activities with a team of skilled engineers.Your role will also involve management responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of Process Engineers, providing guidance and support to optimize their performance and development.
  • Oversee the technical aspects of the foam extrusion manufacturing process, ensuring that projects and initiatives align with company goals.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other departments, including Maintenance, Production, and Research & Development, to ensure smooth operations.

Process Improvement & Optimization:
  • Develop, implement, and enhance manufacturing processes to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
  • Manage, drive, and provide justification for plant efficiency and safety improvement projects from planning through to realization.
  • Establish and maintain technical and digital monitoring systems for foam extrusion machinery.
  • Provide hands- on leadership with process adjustments and machinery troubleshooting to maintain up time.

Project Management:
  • - Formulate and oversee structured project creation, management and completion to support the companies objectives.
  • - Design and manage new production line budgets and develop cost-effective solutions to support machinery uptime.
  • - Coordinate production trials and tests for new product developments, ensuring successful implementation and integration
  • - Lead future growth and expansion projects to achieve the companies strategic plans.

 

What We Offer
  • Air-conditioned production environment
  • Competitive wage
  • Discretionary bonus (paid annually)
  • Contributions to company plans for medical, 401k, life insurance
  • Company dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability plans

Requirements
 Your Skillset
  • Strong knowledge of machines and technical processes in a manufacturing setting.
  • Proven track record of leading sophisticated process engineering projects and technical direct reports
  • Academic background in process, industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, technical writing, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Office365, Excel).
  • Physical capability to meet job requirements, including lifting up to 60 lbs and performing various physical tasks.
  • Ability to respond to emergency calls outside normal work hours to support a 24X7 facility.
  • Preference for candidates within a 30-minute driving radius to the plant. Commitment to quality, safety, and effective communication.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience with a couple years of having direct reports
  • Plastics manufacturing experience is a plus.

Opening Doors to Incredible Opportunities:
For over two decades, Capstone has been working with elite organizations from Fortune 500s to start-ups in some of the most competitive market sectors. Because of our deep connections, we’re able to match you with the most relevant and prestigious career opportunities available  — whether you’re an executive or manager, we’ll help you reach your professional goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Capstone provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Capstone will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring and employment process.

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