Job Description

Seeking an Engineering manager with urgency, attention to detail and a passion for working in a team-oriented environment. This person will demonstrate leadership and communication skills to help excel the engineering team.


What You'll Be Doing:


This role oversees all engineering operations for aerospace component manufacturing, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards for quality, safety, and compliance. Combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities by managing plant engineering, developing a high-performing team, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver cost-efficient, innovative solutions that support organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties assigned

Project Leadership:

Lead engineering activities and provide specialized expertise across all project phases. Execute new projects on time and within budget, ensuring optimal equipment selection and process design to meet stringent industry standards.

Strategic Alignment:

Aligning engineering processes, initiatives, and projects with aerospace strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with company vision, mission, and values. Engage in safety, continuous improvement, and robust, repeatable processes that meet high aerospace standards.

Communication & Collaboration:

Provide clear and timely updates across all organizational levels, including progress reports, identified challenges, and proposed solutions. Collaborate effectively with corporate engineering teams--such as controls, toolroom & design, maintenance, and finance--to align objectives and achieve shared goals.

Leadership & People Development:

Interview, hire, onboard, and mentor team members to build a high-performing team. Plan, assign, and direct work; conduct performance evaluations; administer rewards and disciplinary actions; and resolve employee concerns promptly and effectively. Encourage cross-training and skill development to enhance team flexibility and operational resilience. Support ongoing training and professional development initiatives to strengthen individual capabilities and overall team performance.

Problem-Solving & Planning:

Proactively plan ahead, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions. Translate complex technical information into clear, concise language that is easily understood by all team members, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.

Technical Expertise & Innovation:

Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to support capacity expansion and productivity improvements. Assist in planning or taking ownership of capital expenditure (CAPEX) initiatives to ensure alignment with operational and financial objectives. Review and provide final approvals on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.

Customer & Supplier Engagement:

Travel as needed to customer and supplier locations to strengthen partnerships and address technical matters, ensuring alignment and mutual success.

Operational Support:

Provide responsive engineering assistance to ensure division goals are consistently met. Align engineering resources with operational priorities to maintain efficiency and meet company requirements.

Schedule: This position will primarily workeight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs and will primarily be day-time hours but may occasionally work or travel nights and weekends for events and special projects.



EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

BS Engineering or equivalent and minimum of 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer MS or MBA or actively pursuing a degree Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a metal fabrication/ manufacturing environment, including experience in a job shop and machining. Experience launching new products and working with customer-provided specifications and designs. 1 - 3 years supervisor/management experience, leadership skills with teambuilding experience Prefer: aerospace industry experience, metal forming, preferably aluminum or titanium; and quality systems experience, AS9100 and/or ISO.


Other Requirements:

Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR/EAR (

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person".

Under the export control regulations, a "U.S. person" (22 C.F.R. 120.15; 15 C.F.R. 772.1) is someone who is: 1) a U.S. citizen (whether born or naturalized); 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (e.g., "green card" holders); or 3) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. (e.g., political refugees, political asylum holders, etc.)*


SKILLS & COMPETENCIES THAT ENABLE YOU TO SUCCEED

Problem Solving

Demonstrates strong analytical skills; identifies issues promptly and implements effective solutions. Utilizes data-driven approaches to resolve complex challenges in a timely manner.

Project Management

Leads and coordinates project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manages timelines, resources, and deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.

Technical Expertise

Apply advanced engineering principles to analyze and evaluate data. Proficient in reading and interpreting GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Skilled in 2D & 3D CAD software and familiar with technical specifications and standards.
Proficient skills in Excel and project planning software. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Leadership & Team Development

Inspires and motivates team members to achieve high performance. Provides clear direction, sets expectations, and monitors delegated tasks effectively. Recognizes and rewards contributions, fostering a culture of accountability and success.

Risk Assessment & Decision Making

Exhibits sound judgment and make timely, informed decisions. Identifies potential risks and implements mitigation strategies proactively.

Professionalism & Integrity

Treats all individuals with respect and consideration, regardless of position. Accepts responsibility for actions and consistently follows through on commitments.

Dependability & Initiative

Meet deadlines and communicate proactively when adjustments are needed. Takes ownership of new ideas and seeks assistance when necessary.

Change Management

Communicates organizational changes clearly and effectively. Prepares and supports teams through transitions to ensure smooth implementation.

Motivation & Engagement

Creates an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Who We Are


voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.


What We Offer You

Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus. Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities Leadership training opportunities TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly
voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.


Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at RFC.HR@voestalpine.com if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.