Electrical Engineering Manager

American Crane & Equipment Corporation; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness plan

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Douglassville, PA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical engineering department. The role involves overseeing project workloads, developing standards for continuous improvement, and collaborating with various teams to meet customer and manufacturing needs. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in industrial electrical engineering. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and customer-driven engineering requests.
• Industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and customer-driven engineering requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the electrical engineering team.
• Plan, schedule, and manage engineering workloads.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineering groups.
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, sales, and other engineering groups to meet stakeholder needs.
• Communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Support leadership in strategic planning for departmental growth and talent development.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and traceability per NFPA, NEC, UL 508A, CMAA, ASME, NOG-1, NUM-1, NUREG 0554.
• Provide timely support to manufacturing and customer needs.

Skills

Accountability‑driven leadership

Strong communication & feedback skills

Continuous improvement mindset

ERP/MRP

Manufacturing Support

NFPA/NEC Standards

Communication Skills

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Electrical Engineering Manager

American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) is seeking a hands‑on, people‑focused Electrical Engineering Manager to guide our electrical engineering department, elevate processes, and support mission‑critical customer and manufacturing needs.

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Location: 531 Old Swede Road – Douglassville, PA 19518

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Full‑time hours on‑site

Compensation: Competitive starting yearly salary based on experience and qualifications

Work Environment: Fully on‑site at our Douglassville, PA headquarters, working both in office and in shop environments

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the electrical engineering team, ensuring strong communication, accountability, and performance
• Plan, schedule, and manage engineering workloads, backlogs, and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and implement departmental standards, guidelines, and processes to support continuous improvement
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, sales, and other engineering groups to meet stakeholder needs
• Communicate technical and non‑technical information effectively to internal and external audiences
• Support company leadership in strategic planning for departmental growth and talent development
• Ensure the team upholds safety, compliance, and traceability requirements aligned with NFPA, NEC, UL 508A, CMAA, ASME, NOG‑1, NUM‑1, and NUREG 0554
• Provide timely support to manufacturing and customer needs, ensuring the engineering group is responsive and reliable

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC‑accredited program (required)
• Experience at the EE II level or equivalent
• Proven leadership managing a small‑to‑medium engineering team (5–10 engineers)
• Strong planning, scheduling, and backlog management capabilities
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and customer‑driven engineering requests
• Industrial electrical engineering experience – controls, motion, power distribution, safety standards
• Familiarity with NFPA/NEC, UL 508A, CMAA 70/74, ASME B30/NOG‑1/NUM‑1, NUREG 0554
• Experience with ERP/MRP, scheduling tools, or engineering backlog systems

Skills & Attributes

• Accountability‑driven leadership
• Strong communication & feedback skills
• Ability to drive change and support team transitions (process changes, personnel changes, ERP implementations)
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to earn trust quickly with both legacy and new team members

Requirements

• On‑site, day‑shift availability (Monday–Friday) 8:00 am‑4:30 pm
• Occasional collaboration on the manufacturing shop floor, following safety protocols
• Some travel to customer sites may be required
• Some overtime as needed based on engineering workload

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Holidays – paid time off
• Overtime opportunities & more!

Ready to Apply?

• Submit your application online at Recruitment (adp.com).

Legal Statements

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.
• The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.