Lake Air Products is seeking a sheet metal Engineering Manager to lead their engineering team in the design, development, and continuous improvement of sheet metal fabrication processes and products, ensuring manufacturing readiness and driving innovation.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and ERP/MRP systems.
- Proven track record of implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Experience with Amada, Trumpf, or similar fabrication equipment.
- Familiarity with welding automation and robotics.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- 7+ years of engineering experience in sheet metal fabrication, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design and development of sheet metal products from concept through production.
- Improve fabrication processes—including laser cutting, punching, forming, welding, and finishing—using Lean and Six Sigma tools to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for customers.
- Manage engineering projects through all phases, ensuring on-time delivery and performance.
- Partner with sales, program management, and operations to align on project feasibility, cost, timelines, and quality.
- Ensure designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations, with a focus on cost-effective, manufacturable solutions.
- Track progress, identify risks, and drive cross-functional coordination.
Other
- Manage and develop a team of engineers and designers.
- Set priorities, assign projects, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to align resources, share updates, and ensure smooth project execution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and provide technical support directly to clients.
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Project management certification (PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is a plus.
- Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license.
