Central Engineering Manager: Design, Innovation & Growth

DNOW; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + bonus

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dent,

Career growth opportunities

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DNOW seeks a highly motivated Central Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop our central engineering group. This role drives facility design, new product development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

You will mentor engineers, steward projects, and partner with sales and manufacturing to align design with cost and quality targets. The ideal candidate has strong leadership in engineering, a track record in product development, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in facility design, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in process software and engineering tools.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and build efficiencies.
• Background in supporting sales or customer-facing engineering projects.
• Experience working in a matrixed or multi-site engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Allocate resources and assign projects to ensure optimal team performance.
• Oversee the design and development of new Facility Designs and Product offerings.
• Ensure that engineering projects meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, integrate the product offerings of multiple business units, and proactive designs for clients.
• Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
• Identify and execute improvements on current products to enhance performance, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Meet with customers to present and develop solutions and product offerings.
• Partner with the sales team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Provide technical support and innovative solutions for customer requirements and proposals.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable engineering improvements.
• Analyze existing product lines for design and manufacturing optimization.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing production efficiency.
• Standardize engineering practices and documentation across the organization.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Petroleum Eng

Tools

Engineering tools

Job description

DNOW seeks a highly motivated Central Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop our central engineering group. This role drives facility design, new product development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

You will mentor engineers, steward projects, and partner with sales and manufacturing to align design with cost and quality targets. The ideal candidate has strong leadership in engineering, a track record in product development, and a passion for