Engineering Manager

Job Description

A well-established and innovative manufacturing organization is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and drive engineering initiatives across product development and sustaining engineering. This leader will oversee a talented team, ensuring project delivery meets business objectives related to quality, cost, and time-to-market.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver who can bridge technical expertise with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration. This role will also partner closely with commercial leadership to support customer needs and continuous product improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and execution for product development initiatives
• Define performance objectives for the engineering team and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Monitor industry trends to maintain a competitive edge in design and technology
• Hire, mentor, and manage engineering staff; provide coaching and hands-on technical guidance
• Oversee all aspects of product design to ensure efficiency, quality, and manufacturability
• Champion continuous improvement by assessing team performance and streamlining engineering processes
• Collaborate with manufacturing to improve processes related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., UL, NSF, DOE, EPA)
• Provide cost estimates and technical input for new product development and customization requests
• Reduce development cycle time and enhance engineering KPIs through data-driven decision-making
• Own and manage value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) and warranty project roadmaps
• Lead efforts to resolve field quality issues and drive long-term product improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering ; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 10+ years of experience in product development within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing engineering projects from concept to launch

Attributes:

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation capabilities
• Ability to mentor, coach, and elevate team performance
• Calm under pressure with strong creative problem-solving skills