Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Omnipure in Caldwell, ID

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers and technical staff
• Prioritize projects, assign work, and ensure timely execution of engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support across manufacturing, equipment, and product-related projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Support

• Lead projects related to manufacturing equipment upgrades, automation, tooling, fixtures, and production process improvements.
• Design and develop custom machinery, fixtures, and production equipment that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Partner closely with production and Continuous Improvement teams to identify operational challenges and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to equipment, processes, and product quality.
• Work with external vendors, integrators, toolmakers, and equipment suppliers on equipment purchases, modifications, and installations.
• Support capital equipment planning, implementation, and qualification projects.

Product & Manufacturing Support

• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing.

• Drive design-for-manufacturability improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.

• Support product testing, validation activities, and engineering documentation.

• Ensure test results are documented and used to drive design improvements.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, machine design, mechanical design, equipment development, or related fields.
• Previous experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or supervising technical personnel preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments required.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks (3D modeling & detailed 2D drawings with GD&T).
• Experience designing mechanical equipment, tooling, fixtures, or production machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with automation, pneumatics, fluid systems, or controls is a plus.

Professional Skills

• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys working directly with equipment and production teams.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-starter capable of driving projects with minimal oversight.

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