Manager Engineering

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop, and manage the Engineering department, including CNC programmers and engineering support personnel.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure engineering goals and objectives are achieved.
• Own the Engineering Change Request process, including cross-functional review, documentation, approval, and timely implementation.
• Partner with the CNC programming team to improve programming workflows, tooling strategies, machine utilization, and process standardization.
• Plan and oversee the design of manufacturing processes, tools, fixtures, gauges, machinery, equipment, and related industrial systems.
• Evaluate, develop, test, source, and cost-justify new tooling, fixtures, machinery, and manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation and operation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities through external vendors and specialized service providers.
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes are properly documented through clear work instructions and consistently followed.
• Develop and promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental capital, maintenance, and operating budgets.
• Develop and justify quality, process, and performance criteria.
• Estimate resource requirements, production times, and costs to support make-or-buy decisions.
• Identify and escalate technical, operational, and risk-related concerns.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to improve overall performance.
• Develop and maintain weekly reporting metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety and employment regulations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• At least three years of leadership or management experience.
• At least five years of process or industrial engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading an Engineering Change Request or similar change-management process.
• Manufacturing experience involving machining, CNC programming, and assembly strongly preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, employee-development, project-management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Technical Knowledge

The successful candidate should have experience in several of the following areas:

• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• CNC manufacturing and programming
• Tooling optimization
• Lean manufacturing and value-stream mapping
• Assembly processes
• Fixture and functional-gauge design
• Project management
• Preventive maintenance
• Technical writing and work instructions
• Manufacturing problem-solving and process analysis
• Microsoft Office applications

Why Join Haag-Streit USA?

Haag-Streit USA is part of a global organization dedicated to developing and manufacturing high-quality ophthalmic equipment. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful improvements, influence operational strategy, develop a skilled technical team, and directly contribute to the quality and reliability of products used by eye-care professionals.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; paid time off, vacation, and holidays; and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

This is an on-site position located in Mason, Ohio, with minimal travel required.

Haag-Streit USA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace.