24 Seven Talent
24 Seven is partnering with a well-known, digital print agency in Portland, OR to help them find a 3D Engineering Manager to join their team in this onsite opportunity. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with excellent benefits!
Ideal Candidate : will have 8+ years in engineering management (or a relevant degree with 3-5 years' experience), proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and strong knowledge of materials and fabrication methods across wood, metal, plastics, graphics, and large-format printing.
Role Overview:
As the Engineering Manager, you'll lead a small Portland-based team to turn creative retail and fabrication concepts into buildable solutions. Overseeing complex design-and-build projects, you'll guide day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure all deliverables are accurate, on time, and aligned with client needs.
This hands-on role combines leadership, project management, and industrial design. You'll collaborate with sales and creative teams to develop innovative retail displays and fixtures, manage R&D initiatives, and make key decisions on materials and fabrication methods-all while driving efficiency, innovation, and quality across your team.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor the 3D Engineering, R&D, and Install teams to ensure alignment and performance.
• Drive manufacturing operations in line with company vision, goals, and client expectations.
• Oversee CNC, Build, Metal, and Finishing departments, promoting collaboration, efficiency, and quality craftsmanship.
• Partner with client, sales, project management, and design teams to coordinate production methods and timelines.
• Troubleshoot fabrication, graphics, and print challenges to maintain project schedules.
• Interpret construction drawings and project specifications accurately.
• Travel as needed for installations and site surveys to support client projects.
Qualifications:
• 8+ years in engineering management within retail display, exhibit, or custom fabrication, or a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design with 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficient in 3D design and engineering software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of materials and fabrication methods across wood, metal, plastics, graphics, and large-format printing.
• Skilled in managing complex projects from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience mentoring and motivating engineering teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering, production, and shop drawings.
Ideal Candidate : will have 8+ years in engineering management (or a relevant degree with 3-5 years' experience), proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and strong knowledge of materials and fabrication methods across wood, metal, plastics, graphics, and large-format printing.
Role Overview:
As the Engineering Manager, you'll lead a small Portland-based team to turn creative retail and fabrication concepts into buildable solutions. Overseeing complex design-and-build projects, you'll guide day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure all deliverables are accurate, on time, and aligned with client needs.
This hands-on role combines leadership, project management, and industrial design. You'll collaborate with sales and creative teams to develop innovative retail displays and fixtures, manage R&D initiatives, and make key decisions on materials and fabrication methods-all while driving efficiency, innovation, and quality across your team.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor the 3D Engineering, R&D, and Install teams to ensure alignment and performance.
• Drive manufacturing operations in line with company vision, goals, and client expectations.
• Oversee CNC, Build, Metal, and Finishing departments, promoting collaboration, efficiency, and quality craftsmanship.
• Partner with client, sales, project management, and design teams to coordinate production methods and timelines.
• Troubleshoot fabrication, graphics, and print challenges to maintain project schedules.
• Interpret construction drawings and project specifications accurately.
• Travel as needed for installations and site surveys to support client projects.
Qualifications:
• 8+ years in engineering management within retail display, exhibit, or custom fabrication, or a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design with 3-5 years of experience.
• Proficient in 3D design and engineering software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of materials and fabrication methods across wood, metal, plastics, graphics, and large-format printing.
• Skilled in managing complex projects from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience mentoring and motivating engineering teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering, production, and shop drawings.