We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations for a growing Engineering company in North Austin. This role is responsible for overseeing project performance, financial results, team leadership, and customer relationships to ensure safe, profitable, and high-quality work. Wonderful opportunity to join a wonderful culture, dynamic team and stability.

Highlights:

Salary - $175,000 - $250,000 + Bonus
Location - North Austin
In office now - transitioning to hybrid
Great benefits and PTO package

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
Support the overall direction and execution of the company strategy, growth initiatives, and operational goals, collaborating with executive leadership to build a high-performance, accountable culture aligned with company values.
Establish annual departmental objectives and conduct performance reviews to support employee growth and accountability.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Analyze production workflows and facility layouts to optimize space utilization, material flow, and operational effectiveness.
Design and implement lean manufacturing initiatives that reduce waste, improve productivity, and support continuous improvement objectives.
Develop detailed engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation for manufactured components, tooling, fixtures, assemblies, and production equipment using SolidWorks.
Create, review, and revise part drawings to ensure compliance with customer specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and quality requirements.
Maintain full P&L accountability by driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency and margin performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.
Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Demonstrated experience creating, modifying, and maintaining detailed engineering drawings, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation is required.
Strong ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, engineering specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
Experience with precision machining, semiconductor manufacturing, quartz fabrication, ceramics, or related advanced manufacturing environments preferred.
Ability to conceptualize and develop functional mechanical designs and manufacturing solutions.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and leadership abilities with the capability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.

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