Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Manufacturing – Sheet Metal & CNC)

Location: Onsite (Durham / Greensboro area)

Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2)

Company: P&S Machining and Fabrication

About the Company

P&S Machining and Fabrication is a well-established manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience supporting customers across multiple industries. The company specializes in:

• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• CNC machining
• In-house finishing and assembly

P&S is known for delivering fully finished, ready-to-use products that help customers reduce complexity, cost, and handling across their supply chain.

As an ISO 9001-certified organization, P&S is currently in a growth phase and investing in leadership to help scale operations while maintaining its hands-on, high-quality manufacturing culture.

About the Role

P&S is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead both engineering and estimating functions within the organization.

This is not a design-only position. This role is deeply connected to the shop floor and requires someone who can work directly with production, solve real-time manufacturing challenges, and take ownership of engineering execution and quoting accuracy.

This position will play a key role in helping the business scale by taking on day-to-day technical and estimating responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Engineering Leadership

• Lead engineering activities supporting sheet metal fabrication and CNC machining operations
• Work directly with the shop floor (lasers, press brakes, CNC, finishing) to resolve production challenges
• Serve as the technical authority on manufacturability, materials, tolerances, and complex customer requirements
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturability (DFM) and process improvements
• Establish and maintain practical engineering standards, processes, and documentation

Estimating & Costing

• Own and oversee the estimating function to ensure accurate and competitive quotes
• Review complex or high-value quotes, validating technical feasibility and cost assumptions
• Utilize ERP and estimating systems to improve consistency and accuracy in quoting

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small engineering and estimating team
• Set performance expectations and support ongoing development
• Participate in hiring and onboarding as the team grows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with production, sales, and quality teams
• Participate in customer discussions as a technical and manufacturing expert
• Support operational improvements and long-term growth initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience (not design-only)
• Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication and/or CNC machining
• Direct exposure to shop floor operations (lasers, press brakes, CNC equipment)
• Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems
• Proven ability to take ownership and lead in a hands-on environment
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Preferred

• Prior engineering management or team leadership experience
• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments
• Background in Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
• Familiarity with regional manufacturing markets

Compensation & Work Environment

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $135,000
• Bonus: 10–15% annual bonus
• Work Model: 100% onsite
• Relocation: Limited support (moving expenses reimbursed with receipts)

Additional Job Application Terms

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.