Electromechanical Engineering Manager

Trajectory Recruiting; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruiting firm is seeking an Electromechanical Engineering Manager responsible for the development, testing, and certification of electromechanical products. The role involves technical leadership, personnel management, and ensuring product compliance with global standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in product engineering and strong skills in project management. This is a hands-on role, requiring collaboration with engineering teams and oversight of external certification processes. Located in Davenport, Iowa, this position offers a dynamic challenge in a growing field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product engineering experience with physical products.
• 3+ years of project management experience including budgeting and resource planning.
• 3+ years of direct personnel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical resource for the product portfolio.
• Provide direct management for the engineering team and conduct performance reviews.
• Establish processes for obtaining global product certifications.
• Manage contractor engineering labor for internal capabilities.
• Conduct design reviews for high-performance results.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in CAD programs

Hands-on proficiency with debugging tools

Deep understanding of assembly processes

Strong ability to apply mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Job description

In partnership with the Engineering Project Lead and the COO, and under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Electromechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for the effective assessment, design, development, testing, certification, and manufacturing of the company’s electromechanical product portfolio. This includes mechanical enclosures, analog electrical circuits, and embedded digital hardware/firmware.

The Manager oversees the personnel executing mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems projects and collaborates with the Project Lead to drive delivery timelines. This role requires a "player-coach" approach, providing hands‑on contributions as a Senior Engineer while owning the success of new product certifications and quality procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the senior technical resource across the electromechanical product portfolio. Act as a subject matter expert to solve complex design, support, or testing challenges. Implement policies to ensure designs are optimized for performance, reliability, cost‑efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Engineering Management: Provide direct, in‑person management for the electromechanical engineering team. Conduct performance reviews, drive professional development, and oversee sprint‑based work output. Lead recruitment and retention efforts to expand the engineering talent pool.
• Certification & Regulatory Management: Establish the processes and relationships necessary to obtain and maintain global product certifications (e.g., UL, ISO, EX, SIL, CSA, FCC). Manage regulatory files, stay current on changing requirements, and oversee external certification consultants.
• Contractor Management: Manage third‑party contract engineering labor required to support internal design, development, testing, or manufacturing capabilities.
• Design Quality & Documentation: Conduct regular design reviews to ensure cost‑effective, high‑performance, and certifiable results. Partner with Operations to manage PDM and documentation systems, ensuring seamless integration with the ERP for manufacturing.
• Intellectual Property: Work with the CTO and legal counsel to strategically manage the patent portfolio. Proactively identify patentable innovations during the design stage and spearhead protections to safeguard future products.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the CTO and Finance to develop and manage the yearly engineering department budget, ensuring accurate tracking of labor and material expenditures by project.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience: 10+ years of product engineering experience involving the design and manufacturing of physical products.
• Project Management: 3+ years of experience in project management (scope, budgeting, resource planning, and risk assessment).
• Leadership: 3+ years of direct engineering personnel management experience.
• Compliance: Direct exposure to UL, CSA, CE, ISO, SIL, or similar product certification processes.

Technical Skills

• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Visio/Project) and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Design Tools: Proficient in CAD programs such as Altium or SolidWorks.
• Laboratory: Hands‑on proficiency with debugging tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Manufacturing: Deep understanding of assembly processes, embedded systems, and the interaction between hardware and firmware.
• Math/Reasoning: Strong ability to apply mathematical concepts (probability, statistical inference, ratios) to practical engineering situations.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical: Frequently required to sit, talk, and handle technical components. Must be able to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities (color, depth perception, close focus) are required for technical design work.
• Environment: Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock in a moderate‑noise environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel as required for industry events, tradeshows, and off‑site product testing/certification.