Engineering Manager

About the role

SSW Advanced Technologies (AAP Division) is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities at their Newport, Tennessee manufacturing facility. The role is ideal for those with progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment and a desire to lead and improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Team
• Develop and mentor engineering talent
• Guide engineering priorities that support business and operational goals
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Support Manufacturing Operations
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and troubleshooting activities
• Improve operational efficiency through data-driven problem-solving
• Manage Engineering Projects
• Lead projects from concept through implementation
• Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and process technologies
• Coordinate engineering resources, timelines, and project priorities
• Support new product launches and manufacturing readiness activities
• Improve Reliability and Performance
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Develop and improve SOPs, standard work, and engineering documentation
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and manufacturing costs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
• New product launch and project management experience
• Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Fabrication and welding experience, particularly MIG or resistance welding
• Experience in metal manufacturing, machining, assembly, or wire-forming operations
• Product engineering and process engineering experience
• Equipment design, tooling, or automation exposure
• Maintenance and reliability experience
• CAD experience including SolidWorks
• MRP systems, BOM management, routings, and product costing knowledge

Pay

$105,000 - $115,000 Base Salary

Schedule

On-site