Engineering Manager

Luxfer Gas Cylinders manufactures and distributes gas cylinders and is an operating unit of Luxfer Group based in Riverside, CA.

Our products serve customers in major gas cylinder markets, including medical, life support, beverage, fire, scuba, and specialty gases.

We maintain operating facilities in the United States, the UK, Canada and China. And with more than 50 million Luxfer cylinders in service, we pride ourselves on an exemplary record for dependable service and safety.

Benefits

• 401k, 100% match for the first 6% of employee contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision
• 11 Company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Engineering, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the engineering activities related to capital expenditure including setting up new lines, and automation.

Will also oversee the manufacturing process of composite cylinders, tooling, equipment and other engineering tasks. The position is based at the Luxfer Riverside, CA facility.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills to drive performance, innovation, and safety within the manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions of the Job

Leadership and Team Management : Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Setting project priorities Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Set performance goals and provide regular feedback via informal and scheduled reviews.

Project Management : Plan, execute, and oversee engineering projects, including new equipment installations, process improvements, and facility upgrades, within budget and timeline constraints.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.

• Production Support and Continuous Improvement : Ensuring the engineering department collaborates with production teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Quality and Safety Compliance : Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, quality requirements, and safety protocols in all engineering activities.

Implement best practices and risk mitigation strategies to enhance workplace safety and product quality.

Job Skills and Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading a team of engineers, supervising technical work.
• Experience in mentoring and developing engineering personnel
• Experience with setting up new production line is desirable
• Project management experience
• Experience in leading cost improvements projects
• Proven ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paces and changing environment
• Ability to create engineering budget and manage capital plans.
• Familiarity with CNC machines / controls. Robotics and / or PLC experience an asset
• Familiarity with high pressure system design
• Familiarity with general programming languages and concepts
• Must be able to create and follow processes and procedures.

Education / Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Strong technical proficiency in manufacturing processes, automation systems, and equipment maintenance.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in engineering management within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience (5+ years) in developing, managing, and implementing capital expenditure plans.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in metallurgy, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

Compensation Range : $130,000-$145,000

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

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