Engineering Manager

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Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Medium Voltage (MV), Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Engineering Manager

Houston, TX (On-site)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop an engineering team supporting custom-engineered electrical products in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving execution, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery of engineering outputs.

This is a hands-on leadership position focused on team development, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day engineering activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery of drawings and project requirements

  • Partner cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and project management to support production schedules and customer needs

  • Manage team workload, priorities, and resources to meet deadlines and performance goals

  • Develop and mentor engineering staff, providing coaching, feedback, and support for growth

  • Drive process improvements, workflow efficiency, and standardization across engineering functions

  • Track and analyze key performance metrics (delivery, quality, throughput) to improve team performance

  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting productivity and output

  • Support strategic initiatives, including tools, systems, and process enhancements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams

  • Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom product environments

  • Strong understanding of power distribution equipment (low and/or medium voltage preferred)

  • Proven experience with process improvement, standardization, and performance metrics

  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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