Engineering & Development Manager

Lead with Purpose. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future.

Join Kanthal a world-leading brand in industrial heating technology and resistance materials part of the Alleima Group. At our Concord NC production unit we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Engineering & Development Manager to lead engineering technical development and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe reliable and innovative manufacturing operations.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence developing people improving processes and helping shape the future of sustainable industrial heating technology we want to hear from you.

As Engineering & Development Manager you will lead and support engineering activities that strengthen Kanthal Concords manufacturing performance product development process reliability and long-term operational growth. You will partner closely with operations quality maintenance production planning sales and global technical teams to translate business needs into practical engineering solutions.

This role is ideal for a collaborative technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems developing high-performing teams and driving improvements that make a measurable impact on safety quality delivery productivity and customer satisfaction.

• Lead engineering and development activities that support safe compliant efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Drive process improvement equipment development technical problem-solving and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• Partner with production maintenance quality QEHS planning purchasing sales and global engineering resources to support business priorities and customer needs.
• Provide leadership coaching and direction to engineering and technical team members while fostering accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support new product development process changes equipment upgrades capital projects and technology transfer activities from concept through implementation.
• Use data engineering analysis and practical problem-solving methods to identify root causes reduce variation improve performance and support right-first-time results.
• Ensure engineering practices align with internal standards regulatory requirements safety expectations quality systems and Kanthal/Alleima policies.
• Contribute to site strategy investment planning resource prioritization and long-term technical capability development.
• Promote a culture of safety innovation inclusion learning and sustainable performance across the organization.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven experience in engineering manufacturing product development process development technical leadership or a related industrial environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach engage and develop technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes equipment reliability process improvement project management and problem-solving tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects capital initiatives continuous improvement activities or technical change implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization.
• A safety-first mindset strong business judgment and the ability to balance technical excellence with practical operational needs.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing Six Sigma ERP systems CAD data analysis or industrial automation is preferred.

Your leadership style empowers others builds trust and creates clarity. You are curious adaptable hands-on when needed and motivated by the opportunity to improve today while preparing for tomorrow.

• Competitive total compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development leadership growth and global collaboration.
• A mission-driven workplace focused on safety sustainability innovation and customer partnership.
• A culture that values diversity inclusion collaboration curiosity and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to help shape solutions that support the electrification of industrial heating and a more sustainable future.

At Kanthal we dont just make productswe create solutions that power some of the worlds most exciting projects. With safety as our priority and innovation as our driver we offer a workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful work that improves life for people and planet.

At Kanthal we celebrate diversity and know that innovation is stronger when every voice is valued.

Ready to help lead the future of industrial heating technology Apply now and become part of a team that is shaping tomorrow.

Kanthal is part of the Alleima Group. Learn more at .