Engineering Manager

About

Our client is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead both the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader with deep experience in designing and delivering complex capital equipment and strong expertise in industrial automation, controls, and cross-functional engineering management.

You will oversee engineering strategy, product development, R&D initiatives, and technical execution while partnering closely with Project Management and Sales to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote innovation across all engineering disciplines.
• Drive engineering strategy, R&D initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments.
• Support Sales with technical input for new products and customer proposals.
• Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee equipment design, process flow, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Ensure high standards of professionalism in customer technical meetings and presentations.
• Provide executive-level summaries on project status, cost controls, and engineering challenges.
• Improve manufacturing processes through automation, data analysis, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Project Management to meet customer specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD software and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 3–5 years of leadership or management experience overseeing engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, HMIs and SCADA.
• 7–10 years of experience in industrial machinery design/manufacturing for a designer and builder of capital equipment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with FEA and CFD tools.
• Some mechanical engineering capability.
• Experience in heat treatment of metal parts or thermal processing equipment.
• Familiarity with: Allen Bradley PLC (500/5000), Intouch Wonderware and HC900 Design Station.

Benefits & Perks

• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Limited relocation assistance (moving truck reimbursement)