Sr. Engineering Manager
Company: Body Art Alliance
Location: Harmans
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description TITLE: Senior Engineering Manager DUTIES:
Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
meetings with Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Marketing teams
to determine the product demand and forecast, manage the weekly,
monthly, and quarterly production planning, and purchasing of
crucial inventory items. Manage the stock levels of long lead-time
items to ensure a smooth and continuous production. Work closely
with the Product and Marketing teams to analyze the market needs
and innovate the product catalog. Use the inputs from the Sales,
Product, and Marketing teams to design, develop, and manufacture
new products. Serve as the primary liaison between contract
manufacturers (CMs) and in-house teams to ensure seamless execution
of engineering and production requirements. Align product design,
development, and manufacturing goals between internal stakeholders
and external suppliers. Facilitate technical discussions and
negotiations to resolve design, process, and production challenges.
Drive risk management strategies to proactively address
manufacturing and quality issues. Work closely with mechanical,
electrical, software, and quality engineers to ensure designs are
manufacturable (DFM/DFA) and cost-effective. Review and approve
engineering change orders (ECOs), ensuring they are communicated
and implemented efficiently at the CM. Coordinate with CMs on
process validation, tooling development, and first article
inspections (FAI). Drive continuous improvement initiatives in
design and production processes to optimize efficiency and reduce
costs. Collaborate with quality engineers to establish and maintain
supplier quality standards and resolve non-conformance issues.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and
company policies. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
for manufacturing defects, yield issues, and field failures.
Partner with supply chain and procurement teams to monitor supplier
performance, resolve bottlenecks, and optimize lead times. Track
and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for production
efficiency, cost, and quality. Provide technical oversight into
supplier selection, audits, and contract negotiations. Employee may
work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. LOCATION: Body Art
Alliance, 7410 Coca Cola Dr, Suite 101, Hanover, MD 21076
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical
Engineering or a related field and five (5) years of progressively
responsible experience in the position offered, as a Project
Management Specialist, Business Analyst - CES or a related
position. Must have five (5) years of progressively responsible
experience with (or with a Master’s degree two years of experience
with): Designing mechanical systems and products; Using CAD
software including SolidWorks or AutoCAD; Determining whether
tooling, equipment, and part designs meet requirements;
Troubleshooting and resolving design issues through production
proving process; Developing and meeting project schedules and
contingency plans; Developing project budgets and meeting financial
goals; Developing automated and interactive reports using Power BI
to track cost spending, effort estimation and control the budget;
Using ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) tools including
Windchill, Integrity (RV&S), and Codebeamer; Improving the
product, process, and designs by various problem solving methods
including creating a six sigma project (where necessary);
Participating in the DFMEA (Design Failure Modes and Effects
Analysis) process as a process expert; and participating in the
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) preparedness and related
discussions including audit support. . In the alternative, the
employer will accept a Master’s degree and two (2) years of
experience. Up to 80% travel to various and unanticipated vendor
locations, distributor locations, or partner facilities throughout
the U.S. and internationally. Telecommuting permitted; position is
100% remote. Employee may work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
M-F, 40 hrs/wk, Salary offered wage ranges from $135,000 -
$155,000/year. *This position qualifies for Body Art Alliance’s
Employee Referral Program. For complete details and eligibility
requirements for the Employee Referral Program incentives at Body
Art Alliance’s please visit the BAA Landing Page and review the BAA
Referral Policy.
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