POSITION SUMMARYThe Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for a multi-disciplinary engineering team. This role balances people management, project execution, and stakeholder communication to deliver high-quality technical solutions. The Engineering Manager serves as a key bridge between internal technical teams and external customers, ensuring project alignment, driving professional growth, and maintaining resource responsibilities across all engineering initiatives.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Personal Development- Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, multi-disciplinary technical team.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback.
- Establish clear career paths and individual development plans for team members.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Project Technical Execution Oversight- Oversee the technical execution of complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.
- Ensure engineering outputs meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Remove technical roadblocks and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving.
- Review and approve technical designs, architectures, and documentation.
Customer Collaboration & Stakeholder Management- Translate complex customer requirements into actionable engineering goals.
- Present technical updates, project milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to clients.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with customers to secure future business opportunities.
Technical Direction and Quality Standards- Set engineering standards for structure and execution of programs
- Review and approve key technical designs
- Create standardized tools for engineering tasks
- Participate in technical reviews
Resource Planning & Budget Management- Forecast staffing needs to balance availability with demand and skills requirements
- Monitor staffing billable utilization
- Develop, track, and manage the engineering department and project budgets.
- Forecast long-term financial needs for tooling, training, and headcount.
- Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with financial targets.
Other Responsibilities- Reporting and oversight of KPI's for engineering team
- Interfaces with manufacturing and assembly teams
- Perform CAD design utilizing Creo software (multiple modules) when needed
- Write proposals and reports
- Other duties as requested by upper management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Leadership experience in a collaborative environment
- Creo software experience - latest version
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (at minimum)
- Hands-on engineering skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Combustion engine experience
- Ability to manage projects and people
- US citizen/ITAR compliant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLift up to 50lb rarely
Stand/walk up to 8 hours per day
Bend occasionally
Reach/work above shoulders occasionally
Twist rarely
Fine manipulations frequently to occasionally
Gross manipulation frequently to occasionally
Push/pull frequently to occasionally
Sit a desk workstation for up to 8 hours per day
WORK ENVIRONMENTClimate-controlled shop
Office environment
TRAVELThis position may require travel up to 25% of the time
POSITION TYPEThis is a full-time exempt position
RELOCATIONRelocation expenses are not provided
DISCLAIMERThis job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
