Bachelor's degree in engineering (Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)
5+ years of experience in project engineering, particularly in life safety systems
Knowledge of special hazards fire suppression systems, CO? and water mist systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering software
Demonstrated track record in continuous improvement and building organizational capability
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team
Oversee engineering budget and schedule resources for projects
Supervise collection and analysis of customer specifications
Coordinate system integration with various product and quality assurance teams
Develop engineering strategies for standardization and efficiency
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Troubleshoot integration issues and conduct root-cause analysis for field issues
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
401(k) retirement plan with company match and life/disability insurance
Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Participation in an Ownership Program empowering employee success
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Manager of Systems engineering group leads the engineering team, and is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, cross-functional coordination and execution of custom-engineered systems. This role ensures customer requirements are met while managing technical, schedule, and financial aspects of custom-engineered projects. The manager acts as a mentor, coach, point of escalation, and strategic partner in driving departmental improvements The role also includes the engineering oversight of global projects and coordination with international teams across multiple time zones.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, excellent leadership skills, team management experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments to deliver high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of project design, software, and test engineers.
Oversee engineering budget and schedule resources for timely execution of the systems engineering requirements of projects.
Supervise collection and analysis of customer specifications and system-level requirements.
Coordinate department activities including system integration of Det-Tronics detectors and third-party products, and all required documentation and testing to meet the requirements of the total system solution for each project.
Coordinate with cross functional departments including project management, systems assembly, product management, quality, field service, and R&D engineering to ensure successful design, testing and delivery of the system solution per customer specifications within budget and schedule.
Develop and implement engineering strategies to standardize design where possible, improve efficiency and performance.
Ensure compliance with all required industry standards and regulations. Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies.
Provide input to product management and R&D engineering on new product development, backwards compatibility, and sustaining projects on Systems Engineering requirements.
Trouble shooting integration issues and facilitating root-cause analysis for field issues.
Develop and coach team members on appropriate policies, procedures, and control processes to meet work requirements, business objectives and improving skill sets. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
Monitor effectiveness and reliability of activities and recommend changes to optimize resources, prioritize spending and ensure business objectives are achieved.
What you Bring
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Fire Protection, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred)
5+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably with a manufacturer of fire & gas detection and releasing system solutions, fire alarm, or other life safety systems.
Experience with special hazards fire suppression systems, especially CO₂ and water mist systems, and fire alarm system design is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD and other system engineering software and testing tools.
Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement and building organizational capability.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong leadership and team management skills. Previous experience of managing teams in an engineering management role.
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies, familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
Benefits:
At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success
Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?
Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.
