Engineering Lead & Project Execution Manager

Niles Steel Tank Company; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Industries, based in Monticello, MN, is seeking an Engineering Supervisor/Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers and professionals, driving new product development, sustaining engineering, and cross-functional initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, project execution, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management to deliver on-time, within-budget results while advancing design for manufacturability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or product development.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource requirements, risk assessments, and budgets.
• Review designs, specifications, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM), reliability, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Service, and Sales teams.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

Electro Industries based in Monticello, MN is seeking an Engineering Supervisor / Engineering Lead who is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technical professionals while driving the execution of new product development, sustaining engineering, process improvement, and cross-functional business initiatives. This position provides both technical leadership and project management oversight, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate serves as a key link between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management, translating strategic goals into executable plans and measurable results.

Salary range: $105,000 to $120,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources to support business objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Conduct performance coaching, goal setting, and talent development activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning efforts.

Project Management & Execution

• Develop project plans, schedules, resource requirements, risk assessments, and budgets.
• Manage project scope and prioritize activities to achieve milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to maintain schedule and cost objectives.
• Drive decision-making through data, customer requirements, and business priorities.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and engineering oversight for product development and sustaining activities.
• Review designs, specifications, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• Support problem solving related to product performance, manufacturability, quality, and customer issues.
• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM), reliability, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and company procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Service, and Sales teams.
• Lead engineering involvement in change management processes and product lifecycle activities.
• Support continuous improvement programs, root cause investigations, and corrective action initiatives.
• Communicate project status, resource needs, and business impacts to leadership teams.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and improve engineering processes, workflows, and documentation.
• Drive standardization and project management best practices.
• Utilize metrics and KPIs to measure engineering effectiveness and project success.
• Support implementation of engineering systems and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering Discipline

Experience

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities

Desired Qualifications

• PE license (when applicable).
• PMP Certification or formal Project Management training.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and engineering change management processes.
• New Product Development (NPD) experience.
• Experience leading product commercialization efforts.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range: $105,000 to $120,000 annually

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including your choice of a Blue Cross PPO or HSA medical plan, dental, vision, FSA, paid disability and life coverage, 401k with an immediate matching, EAP, wellness discounts, gym reimbursement and the culture of a small company with a focus on people and success.

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