You in This Role The Equipment Engineering Manager is responsible for the design, development, procurement, and delivery of custom-built manufacturing equipment and facility tools. This role owns all production equipment used in the facility, leading both in-house engineering efforts and external suppliers to deliver one-of-a-kind machines that meet aggressive production schedules and customer commitments.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with deep experience building custom machinery from the ground up and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
A Day in the Life- Own all manufacturing equipment and facility tools, ensuring performance, reliability, and on-time delivery
- Lead the design and build of custom machines and tooling, including industrial robotics, conveyors, and vision/camera inspection systems
- Manage end-to-end equipment projects, from concept and specification development through design, build, installation, and commissioning
- Write detailed equipment specifications and technical requirements for internally built and supplier-built machines
What You'll Do - Lead and develop a team of engineers (mechanical, electrical/controls, software, and others), providing technical direction and project oversight
- Manage external equipment suppliers and integrators, both domestic and international
- Balance in-house development efforts with outsourced builds while maintaining schedule, cost, and quality expectations
- Drive creative and innovative approaches to equipment design and problem-solving
- Ensure project timelines are met, escalating risks early and knowing when to request additional support
- Support customer-facing machine builds and ensure delivery commitments are met, including occasional weekend work when required
- Maintain a strong project management discipline with "no stone unturned" execution
What You'll Bring- Proven experience building at least five (5) custom machines from the ground up
- Extensive experience with custom machinery design and fabrication in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, including:
- Industrial robots
- Conveyance systems
- Vision/camera inspection systems
- Demonstrated experience owning facility equipment from design through procurement and operation
- Prior experience leading and managing an engineering team responsible for building equipment
- Deep understanding of machine design, sourcing, vendor management, and commissioning
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage tight schedules and multiple parallel projects
What You'll Gain - Completion of an in-progress custom machine currently under development (scheduled for completion in August)
- Design and construction of additional custom manufacturing machinery from scratch
- Development of a custom motor balancing machine (primarily in-house, with potential supplier support)
- Ongoing customer-specific machine and equipment builds
- Opportunity to innovate with a blank checkbook mentality-resources are available to build best-in-class custom machines
- Nearly all equipment projects are one-of-a-kind, offering unique technical challenges
- Freedom to invest in the tools, equipment, and technology needed to do the job right
- Ideal for candidates constrained by budget or bureaucracy in their current role and seeking true engineering ownership
Compensation & Benefits- Competitive compensation package $120,000 - $150,000
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Catered lunches for all employees every day of the week
- Employee product discounts
