Engineering Manager

Direct Recruiters Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruiters Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative automation solutions for Fortune 100 clients. You will own the end-to-end execution of projects, influence design decisions across complex systems, and drive engineering process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in engineering, including 3+ years in a leadership role, with a focus on material handling or industrial automation. Join a dynamic organization where your contributions will have a visible impact on business success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience in material handling, industrial automation, or manufacturing.
• Strong technical depth and hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering automation solutions.
• Own end-to-end engineering execution, driving large-scale projects.
• Work hands-on across complex automation systems influencing design.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Design

Project Management

Team Performance Improvement

Job description

Engineering Manager

• Lead a high-impact, multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, controls, systems) delivering cutting-edge material handling and automation solutions for Fortune 100 customers


• Own end-to-end engineering execution- from concept through deployment- driving projects that directly impact large-scale logistics and distribution operations


• Work hands-on across complex automation systems, influencing design decisions in controls, system integration, and advanced material handling technologies


• Drive real change by improving engineering processes, implementing lean methodologies, and elevating team performance in a fast-paced environment


• Partner closely with operations, manufacturing, and customers to bring innovative automation solutions to life


• Take full ownership of team performance, resource planning, and project delivery- your leadership will directly shape outcomes and growth


• Join a growing, innovation-focused organization where engineering has a strong voice and visible impact on the business

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering (3+ leading teams) within material handling, industrial automation, or manufacturing, with strong technical depth and a hands-on leadership style