Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Engineering Manager - Vantedge Medical / Vander-Bend
Full-time / Permanent
Onsite Stockton CA
Base Salary - $137k - $171k
About Us:Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrows AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted domestic manufacturing we deliver quality speed and innovation at scaleredefining AI infrastructure for the future.
We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology we take immense pride in the work we do and have a lot of fun doing it.
About this Opportunity:The Engineering Manager is responsible for owning plant-level engineering execution and equipment reliability at the Stockton facility. This role leads Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering and Maintenance functions to ensure safe reliable and scalable operations in a high-mix high-volume sheet metal fabrication environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role accountable for uptime process capability equipment readiness and engineering support of daily production and growth initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead plant-level engineering support for sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations
- Support new product introductions (NPI) process transfers and production scale-up
- Drive process improvements across Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
- Own standard work work instructions process documentation and change management
- Partner with Production and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues in real time
- Support capital equipment justification layout planning and commissioning
- Own equipment uptime preventive maintenance and reliability strategy
- Lead maintenance planning PM compliance spare parts strategy and technician development
- Drive reduction in unplanned downtime through root cause analysis and corrective action
- Ensure maintenance readiness for lasers turret punches press brakes panel benders welding powder coat and material handling systems
- Partner with Engineering on equipment upgrades automation and capacity expansion
- Manage and develop Engineering and Maintenance teams
- Set clear priorities roles and accountability aligned to plant objectives
- Build technical depth and bench strength through coaching and training
- Foster strong collaboration with Production Quality Supply Chain and EHS
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to safety quality and regulatory requirements (ISO QMS internal standards)
- Establish consistent engineering and maintenance operating rhythms metrics and reporting
- Support audits customer visits and operational reviews as needed
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or maintenance leadership roles
- Prior leadership experience managing engineering and/or maintenance teams
- Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication and industrial manufacturing environments
- Hands-on exposure to automated fabrication equipment including laser cutting press brakes panel benders welding and finishing
- Proven experience supporting production operations and equipment reliability
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device aerospace or similar) is a plus
- Strong communication prioritization and execution skills
Knowledge / Skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes equipment reliability and maintenance systems
- Data-driven problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Ability to balance short-term production support with longer-term capability building
- Comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard manufacturing systems
- Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering documentation
- Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Pay
- 401k
