Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Miami, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Autodesk Inventor, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Change Control, Change Management, Computer Firmware, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Change Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Partner Sales, Process Management, Product Costing, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Planning, Product Programs, Sheet Metal Design, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Miami, FL
POSTED
Today
Title: Engineering Manager 

Location: Miami, FL 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k
Pay: $90-120k depending on experience 

Job Summary:
  • This leader will define and implement engineering best practices, oversee both existing product lines and new technology development initiatives, and build a high-performing engineering organization. The role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership, with accountability for product performance, cost, and lifecycle documentation.

Job Duties:
  • Lead all product engineering activities including design standards, configurations, materials, and product architecture.
  • Establish and enforce engineering documentation systems, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, revision control, and engineering change management.
  • Own engineering integrity across ERP-integrated systems (BOM accuracy, configuration control, and manufacturing readiness).
  • Direct design reviews and approval gates for custom, high-value, and complex projects prior to production release.
  • Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-cost initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce material cost, and enhance margins.
  • Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable, costed engineering solutions.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment between engineering design and production capability across multiple facilities.
  • Lead development efforts for connected and technology-enabled product initiatives, including external vendor and contract manufacturer management.
  • Manage engineering partners, electronics/firmware vendors, and product development roadmaps as needed.
  • Build, lead, and mentor the engineering team, establishing performance expectations, structure, and technical standards.
  • Serve as the senior engineering representative to executive leadership, customers, and external partners.
  • Drive standardization and continuous improvement across all engineering and product development processes.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial product environment.
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and driving technical execution.
  • Strong expertise in engineering design control processes including BOM management, revision control, and change management.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) with strong sheet metal and mechanical design capability.
  • Deep understanding of design-for-manufacturing principles and cost optimization strategies.
  • Experience working in ERP-integrated engineering environments (BOMs, product configuration, or PLM systems).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-value engineering projects from concept through production release.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com