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CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH Engineering Manager – High Precision Manufacturing Johnson City, Tennessee Area (Onsite) $155,000 – $165,000 Base + 20% Bonus + Relocation About the Opportunity (Confidential Client) We are partnering with a growing, high-technology manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead plant-level engineering operations. This is a critical leadership role responsible for building and driving engineering excellence in a high precision, continuous process manufacturing environment , supporting both current operations and future growth initiatives. Role Overview The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team across Process, Controls, Reliability, Facilities, and Maintenance Engineering , ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production capabilities. This role is highly visible and requires a hands-on leader who can drive change, influence teams, and execute continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines • Drive process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives • Lead capital planning and CAPEX project execution • Improve manufacturing performance through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies • Ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive/predictive maintenance execution • Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for quality, productivity, and safety issues • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure manufacturability at scale • Define engineering standards, equipment specifications, and vendor performance expectations • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Corporate Engineering • Provide data-driven updates on engineering performance, project status, and KPIs Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (advanced degree preferred) • 10+ years of engineering experience within high precision, continuous process manufacturing • Proven leadership managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams • Strong experience with CAPEX projects and plant-level engineering execution • Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma environments • Strong communication skills with ability to influence engineers, operators, and leadership • Expertise in root cause analysis, statistical problem solving, and process optimization Preferred Industry Background Experience in one or more of the following is highly desired: • Battery manufacturing • Polymer processing / extrusion • Coating / specialty films • Advanced materials / continuous process manufacturing Additional Details • Location: Johnson City, TN area (onsite) • Relocation assistance provided • Travel: Limited, as needed • Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required (no sponsorship) What Success Looks Like • Drives measurable improvements in OEE, uptime, cost reduction, and process efficiency • Builds a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement • Successfully scales processes from development through full production Important Considerations • This role targets hands-on Engineering Managers (not Director/VP level) • Stability and long-term progression are important • Candidates must have relevant continuous process industry experience Interested Candidates This is a confidential search. Please apply here: lawshenpen.catsone.com Or text 833-243-5737 to schedule a brief conversation.

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Engineering Manager – High Precision Manufacturing
Johnson City, Tennessee Area (Onsite)
About the Opportunity (Confidential Client)
We are partnering with a growing, high-technology manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead plant-level engineering operations.
The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team across Process, Controls, Reliability, Facilities, and Maintenance Engineering , ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable production capabilities.
This role is highly visible and requires a hands-on leader who can drive change, influence teams, and execute continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team across multiple disciplines
Drive process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead capital planning and CAPEX project execution
Improve manufacturing performance through Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
Ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive/predictive maintenance execution
Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for quality, productivity, and safety issues
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure manufacturability at scale
Define engineering standards, equipment specifications, and vendor performance expectations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Corporate Engineering
Provide data-driven updates on engineering performance, project status, and KPIs
10+ years of engineering experience within high precision, continuous process manufacturing
Proven leadership managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong experience with CAPEX projects and plant-level engineering execution
Demonstrated success in continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma environments
Strong communication skills with ability to influence engineers, operators, and leadership

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$155,000 – $165,000 Base + 20% Bonus + Relocation
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
Preferred Industry Background

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