Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Product Development & Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team and drive product development from concept through production. This role requires a strong combination of technical leadership, manufacturing experience, and disciplined project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines
• Drive new product development (NPD) from concept through production launch
• Manage multiple projects with clear priorities, timelines, and deliverables
• Partner closely with manufacturing to ensure successful production execution
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
• Ensure seamless transitions from concept → engineering → production
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and performance

Required (Must-Haves)

• Direct experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to manage new product development from design into production
• Hands-on experience supporting the manufacturing floor (assembly, training, process support)
• Prior people management experience with technical direct reports (hiring, coaching, performance management)
• Experience balancing new development and sustaining engineering
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or similar)
• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource planning, and execution
• Experience using structured tools (e.g., project plans, Gantt charts, tracking systems)
• Experience working with OEM or customer-driven engineering projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface internally and externally

Preferred

• Background in mechanical or electromechanical product design
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (gears, bearings, motion components, etc.)

Key to Success

• Ability to take early design concepts and translate them into executable engineering plans
• Ability to ensure designs are successfully transferred into manufacturing
• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset