Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team responsible for the design, development, and production of complex electromechanical products within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee engineering operations, mentor technical staff, drive innovation, ensure successful program execution, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a proven engineering leader with strong people management skills and a solid technical foundation. Candidates with experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or other regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Establish engineering goals, priorities, and performance expectations.

• Conduct coaching, employee development, and succession planning activities.

• Build and maintain a high-performing engineering organization.

• Oversee engineering activities from concept through production and product lifecycle support.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

• Manage engineering resources and project priorities across multiple programs.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, efficiency, and product quality.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful program execution.

• Support proposal development, technical reviews, and customer presentations.

• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Provide engineering support throughout prototype, production, testing, and sustainment phases.

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable industry standards.

• Support quality management systems such as AS9100 and ISO standards.

• Develop engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and engineering methodologies.

• Support long-term product development initiatives and innovation efforts.

• Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering activities that result in the successful qualification and production release of new products, including verification, validation, environmental testing, and customer qualification efforts.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Systems, Aerospace, Electromechanical, or a related discipline).

• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience.

• Minimum 10 years of engineering management experience leading technical teams.

• Experience within aerospace, defense, military, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations.

• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, product development, manufacturing support, and systems integration.

• Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.

• Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop a talented engineering organization.

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

• Exposure to complex, cutting-edge engineering programs.

• Career growth and leadership advancement opportunities.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year

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