Engineering Manager

Cps4jobs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Mechanical and Industrial Ventilation department, guiding a team of engineers, designers, and staff in the design and analysis of industrial ventilation systems, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust solutions.

The role emphasizes mentoring, establishing department standards, and collaborating with project managers and discipline leads on multi-discipline projects while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance throughout all engagements.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a mechanical/industrial ventilation group.
• Ability to design and analyze ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of industrial ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust systems.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and support staff in the department.
• Develop and maintain department standards, tools, and operational best practices.
• Support client relations and business development through proposals and cost estimation.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering

HVAC design

Ventilation systems

Proposal preparation

Cost estimation

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Job description

This leadership role drives technical excellence, project delivery, and team management to ensure high-quality engineering solutions for complex industrial facilities. The position involves managing the Mechanical and Industrial Ventilation department, guiding a team of engineers, designers, and support staff. Core duties include leading the design and analysis of industrial ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, and process exhaust systems while providing technical expertise and rigorous quality oversight for all engineering deliverables. Effective collaboration is central to the role, requiring close partnership with project managers and other discipline leads to execute cross-functional, multi-discipline projects.

In addition to technical oversight, the role focuses heavily on nurturing talent by mentoring team members and fostering their professional and technical growth. The leader is also responsible for developing and maintaining department standards, tools, and operational best practices.

Beyond internal operations, this position actively supports client relationships and business development efforts through proposal preparation and cost estimation. Throughout all project phases, the leader ensures total compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.