About the Company
Water Street Brass and its sister brands, Top Knobs, Watermark, and Atlas Homewares are leading manufacturers of high-end faucets for the kitchen and bath, and decorative knobs and pulls for kitchen cabinets. We sell to thousands of kitchen and bath dealers across the country and enjoy an outstanding reputation for quality and service. Our passionate team of designers and artisans have worked to develop a well-appointed line of decorative hardware that embodies harmony of form, function, and deep devotion to beauty.
We create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with the freedom to act.
The Role
The Engineering Manager is a pivotal dual-role position at Water Street Brass, responsible for both leading our engineering team and managing the design and manufacturing engineering functions. This role combines technical leadership with strategic planning to drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise along with proven management capabilities to elevate our engineering practices and ensure our designs meet the high standards of our luxury brand.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Mentor, lead, and manage the engineering team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
- Develop and implement comprehensive engineering strategies, goals, and objectives aligned with the company’s vision and business priorities.
- Oversee the planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of engineering projects to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality delivery.
- Direct resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling for engineering initiatives while ensuring effective cross-departmental coordination.
- Work collaboratively with Procurement and Supply Chain to establish strategic relationships that secure high-quality raw materials and components.
- Ensure all engineering processes adhere to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance engineering workflows, tools, and methodologies to drive efficiency and quality improvements.
- Identify training needs, support professional development, and lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts within the engineering team.
- Monitor project progress, prepare detailed status reports, and communicate technical and operational challenges to senior management.
- Research and adopt emerging technologies and materials pertinent to solid brass decorative hardware manufacturing to drive continuous innovation.
- Create, update, and maintain accurate 3D models and technical drawings for solid brass hardware products using industry-standard software such as SolidWorks.
- Partner with production, quality assurance, and marketing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, meet aesthetic and quality benchmarks, and address market needs.
- Define and specify materials, finishes, and construction methods that align with the luxury aesthetic and meet rigorous quality standards.
- Support the development and testing of prototypes to validate the form, fit, and function of new designs.
- Engineer precision tooling, fixtures, and jigs to enhance production efficiency, ensure product consistency, and reduce manufacturing costs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performance engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) coupled with a robust understanding of brass manufacturing techniques.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a keen ability to solve complex problems while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and perform effectively under pressure.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Life insurance.
- Annual Discretionary bonus.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.To learn more about our company, visit our websites at www.WaterStreetBrass.com and www.DimoraBrands.com
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Please rate your proficiency in SolidWorks on a scale of 1-10.
Ability to Commute:
- Falconer, NY 14733 (Required)
Work Location: In person
