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Geiger · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Geiger is a company that designs modern office solutions aimed at enhancing workspace environments. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a multi-functional engineering team to design, develop, launch, and sustain Geiger products while managing resources and ensuring alignment with product strategy.

FurnitureHome DecorHome Improvement

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in project planning, setting clear priorities and expectations

Analyze supply chain cost structures, value-stream capabilities, and economic considerations to drive informed recommendations

Assign, monitor, and review work for accuracy and completeness while providing technical guidance on complex engineering challenges

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team; distribute workload effectively and support individual growth plans

Capture, maintain, and communicate deep technical knowledge to ensure engineering excellence

Conceptualize, drive, and implement solutions to highly complex engineering or product issues

Identify and implement process or procedural improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Identify product and process improvement opportunities and execute related initiatives

Serve as engineering subject matter expert, setting and teaching high standards of technical quality

Make timely decisions under pressure, often with incomplete information

Manage major project budgets and ensure financial accountability

Lead or contribute to cross-functional project teams

Mentor new and early-career engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and skill development

Present project updates, proposals, and technical content clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners

Qualification

Leadership capabilitiesNew product developmentProject management expertiseEngineering tools knowledgeBusiness acumenCommunication skillsMentoring abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required

10+ years of professional engineering experience, with 0–3 years of leadership or people management experience

Demonstrated success in increasingly complex engineering roles

Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and guide engineering teams

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Well-rounded business acumen with foundational knowledge in accounting, finance, quality, marketing, and operations

Deep understanding of new product development processes with demonstrated success leading teams from concept through implementation

Working knowledge of engineering and quality tools such as CAD/ProEngineer, PDM, ERP systems, GD&T, QFD, DFMEA, PFMEA, DFA, Reliability Methods, Control Plans, and SPC, and how they drive improved business results

Strong project management expertise, including scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, scope control, and proficiency in tools such as MS Project

Ability to effectively use office automation and communication tools commonly utilized in the MillerKnoll environment

Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation