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Granite State Manufacturing

Engineering Manager

Manchester, NH, USA

29 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 21 August 2025

Job Function: Engineering & Design

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 7 - 8 yrs

Job Description


POSITION SUMMARY

Manage a small team of Engineers, consisting of Project, Manufacturing, Weld and Electrical Engineers to move projects from receipt of RFQ through shipment to the customer. Responsibilities include the development of the engineering plan, management of procedures, creation of standard work, management of resources to meet on time delivery while assuring compliance and maintaining cost targets per the content of the contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and develop engineering team members.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
  • Coordinate training and development plans for technical staff.
  • Manage engineering support for customer projects from RFQ through production handoff.
  • Support cost estimation and quoting activities with technical input.
  • Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), cost-effectiveness.
  • Oversee the development, optimization, and documentation of manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinate resources and job assignments to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to project schedules.
  • Interface with customers to provide information on current projects.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Production, and Program Management to ensure timely and efficient project execution.
  • Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and production line setup in collaboration with operations.
  • Demonstrate ownership of engineering documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, process flows, and test protocols.
  • Maintain working knowledge of new technologies to improve operations and engineering processes.
  • Demonstrate accountability for creating a safe, professional and clean environment.
  • Track and report on engineering KPIs (OTD, project milestones, Non-conformance RCCA).
  • Provide regular updates for executive leadership and customer stakeholders.

General Responsibilities:

  • Process Improvement: Work to reduce and eliminate barriers and obstacles to improve overall cost and scheduling performance.
  • Leadership Skills: Your leadership is expected to make it easier for employees to make quality products and make it easier for customers to do business with GSM.
  • Professional Conduct: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and staff, collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
  • Ethics and Compliance: Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in contract manufacturing.
  • 3+ years in a leadership or management role with direct reports.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods, military specifications, and documentation systems is required.
  • Experience in project management responsibilities.
  • Experience in defense related job fabrication and welding environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, Painting, Fabrication, NDT and Welding.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks (modeling and drawings).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience with inspections tools (Laser Tracker, CMM).
  • Excellent human interaction skills.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Benefits

Granite State Manufacturing offers a comprehensive benefits package to all GSM employees.

  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurances (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Basic & Optional Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Workers Compensation

and much more.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree


Key skill Required

  • Manufacturing
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accounts
  • Accountability
  • Affirmative Action
  • Assurance
  • Clearance
  • Collaboration
  • Commitment
  • Compliance
  • Comprehensive
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Cost Estimation
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Design
  • Development
  • Discipline
  • Documentation
  • Effectiveness
  • Engineering Plan
  • Engineering Support
  • Ethics
  • Executive Leadership
  • Fabrication
  • Insurance
  • Leadership
  • Life Insurance
  • Management
  • Mentoring
  • Optimization
  • Orientation
  • Ownership
  • Painting
  • Process Improvement
  • Product introduction
  • Program Management
  • Project Execution
  • Provide Information
  • Quality Assurance
  • Reimbursement
  • Security
  • Security Clearance
  • SolidWorks
  • Standard Work
  • Supply Chain
  • Teamwork
  • Test Protocols
  • Tooling
  • Training
  • Training and Development
  • Welding
  • Wellness Programs
  • Work Instructions
  • Workers Compensation


Company Details


Company about us:

GSM is a trusted and reliable partner for government, military, and commercial customers, delivering high-quality, precision parts and assemblies for over 80 years. With a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, GSM utilizes the latest technology and techniques to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

The company's state-of-the-art facilities...

Headquarter: Manchester, NH, USA 3102

Industry: Defence & Space

Company Size: 51-200 Employees

Recruiting People: HR Department

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