Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team at SGK Marketcraft in Tigard, OR.  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fabrication and production-focused environment—where engineering meets craftsmanship. You’ll lead a talented team responsible for bringing creative retail concepts to life through expert project planning, shop floor collaboration, and precision execution.

If you enjoy being close to the work, solving problems in real time, and driving operational excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee fabrication engineering and production processes
• Partner with designers and project managers to ensure flawless builds
• Lead and develop a skilled technical team
• Streamline operations for efficiency and quality

Apply Now and join a company that blends creativity, engineering, and craftsmanship to produce world-class brand experiences.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are dedicated to not only providing fulfilling work experience but also ensuring your overall well-being. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial health.

•    Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
•    Discretionary Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
•    Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
•    Floating Holidays: We value your flexibility, and we offer floating holidays to suit your schedule.
•    Financial Perks: 401(k) program, complemented by a company match.
•    Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
•    Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Directs local product engineering resources.
•    Works in the execution of new products; researches emerging and competitive products; Reduces cost and enhances existing products.
•    Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
•    Provides manufacturing technical & documentation support; resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
•    Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
•    Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
•    Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
•    Utilizes engineering skills to recommends and implements methods for improving processes, including worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.  
•    Serves as high-level release manager on all product releases.
•    Ensures all internal projects are managed to schedules.
•    Manages customer crises.
•    Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.  Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
•    Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
•    Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
•    8+ years progressive engineering experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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