Computer engineering Jobs in Miami, FL

Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Miami, FL

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k

Pay: $120-150k depending on experience

Job Summary:

• Our client, a growing custom manufacturing company, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations while serving as a key partner to manufacturing. This hands-on leadership role is focused on driving continuous improvement, supporting production, and leading engineering and CAD teams within a fast-paced job shop environment.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background and enjoy spending time on the plant floor, collaborating with production leaders to improve processes, increase efficiency, and ensure products are designed for manufacturability, quality, and cost. This position requires a leader who can balance engineering excellence with operational execution while developing high-performing teams and supporting business growth.

Job Duties:

• Lead and develop the Engineering and CAD teams while providing technical leadership and support to Production Supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Serve as a visible presence on the production floor, partnering closely with operations to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve day-to-day performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing productivity, improving quality, reducing waste, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical engineering solutions that improve throughput and efficiency.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives to improve manufacturability, reduce production costs, and standardize engineering practices.
• Oversee engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of material (BOMs), revision control, and engineering change management.
• Support custom and engineered-to-order projects by ensuring designs are accurate, manufacturable, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve production processes, material utilization, and overall operational performance.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support new product development and product enhancements while ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a custom fabrication, job shop, engineer-to-order, or made-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Proven success driving Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and manufacturing process optimization initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including engineers, CAD designers, and production personnel.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience managing engineering documentation, BOMs, engineering change control, and ERP-integrated engineering systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.