Engineering Manager at Galleher Industries

Location: Lafayette, IN

About Galleher Industries

Founded in 1937, Galleher Industries is a trusted and expanding supplier of high-quality components to the truck body and trailer manufacturing industry. With existing operations in Texas, California, and New Jersey, we specialize in lumber, aluminum, steel, and custom-fabricated products that serve both OEM and aftermarket customers.

As we celebrate more than 88 years of craftsmanship and reliability, we’re expanding into Lafayette, Indiana with a brand-new facility — marking the next phase of our national growth. Our reputation is built on responsive service, reliable delivery, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the founding leadership team at a new site and play a pivotal role in shaping its success.

Job Summary

Galleher Industries has an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to lead the launch and ongoing engineering operations of our new Lafayette, IN facility.

This position is ideal for a technically skilled and hands-on engineering professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building systems, processes, and teams from the ground up. You’ll lead process design, equipment selection, cost estimating, and project execution — all while ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency are at the forefront of every decision.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead all Engineering and Maintenance initiatives for the Lafayette start-up facility.

· Oversee process design, equipment identification, and plant layout planning to support new production operations.

· Develop cost estimates for new products and projects in coordination with leadership and sales teams.

· Manage product launch activities including tooling and fixture design, equipment installation, and production startup.

· Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, customers, and the sales team on product specifications and feasibility.

· Partner with Operations and Maintenance to ensure new processes meet production, quality, and safety standards.

· Maintain accurate documentation of engineering designs, revisions, and process changes.

· Support the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis and innovation.

· Participate in vendor evaluations and manage equipment commissioning.

· Build a collaborative engineering culture that values problem-solving, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred).

· 5–10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

· Proficiency in SolidWorks (required).

· Experience with CNC equipment — programming experience strongly preferred.

· Proven project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

· Hands-on experience with fixture design, tooling, and equipment startup.

· Experience in transportation manufacturing (trailers, truck bodies, or similar) a plus.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to collaborate across departments and multiple locations.

· Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

· Hands-on and capable: able to troubleshoot or operate facility equipment when necessary.

· Analytical and data-driven, with a bias for action.

· Collaborative and responsive: effective working with team members in multiple states.

· Structured and adaptable: able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

· Safety-first mindset: committed to maintaining and improving a strong safety culture.

· Ownership-minded: motivated by delivering results, meeting deadlines, and contributing to the growth of a new facility.