Engineering Manager

Employee Magnets, Inc.; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets, Inc. in Grapevine, TX seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee daily operations of a skilled engineering team, ensuring projects meet objectives and budgets.

You will lead design, testing, production and R&D efforts, manage timelines, coordinate with clients, supervise staff, recruit and develop talent, and uphold quality standards in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least eight years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates engineering functions including QA, testing, production, and R&D for new and existing products.
• Facilitates communication with clients and engineers to ensure clear understanding of specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
• Acts as project manager for multiple projects with timelines and cost projections.
• Reviews work for technical accuracy and maintains administrative policies and standards.
• Prepares and executes departmental budget and negotiates contracts with vendors.
• Keeps knowledge current on trends and technologies to improve products and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering theory

Applied math

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Eight years related experience

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Engineering Manager

Grapevine TX

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Description

Summary

The Engineering Manager will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of highly skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and training of new engineering staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinate various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Serves as project manager for multiple projects, creating timelines and cost projections, organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Prepares and executes departmental budget.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least eight years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Inspires commitment

Working Conditions

Office and outside environmental conditions are found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period while working and walking the facilities; to reach over shoulder heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.