Engineering Manager

Ultimate Staffing Services; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking an Engineering Manager in Grapevine, Texas, to lead a high-performing engineering team onsite. The role combines technical leadership with people management to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and at least 2 years in management, with strong CAD and MS Office proficiency. This is a full-time, onsite position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years of relevant engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• At least two years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent.
• Manage day-to-day departmental workflows and resource allocation.
• Provide regular performance feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations.
• Address employee performance issues in alignment with company policies.
• Lead engineering activities across QA, testing, production, and R&D for products.
• Serve as project manager for multiple initiatives with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure projects meet technical specs, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Review engineering work for accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitate clear client and team communication on requirements and scope.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Mentoring

CAD software

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Manager (JN -092026-431664) Grapevine, Texas

Salary: USD95000 - USD110000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Engineering Manager to join a client in Grapevine, TX. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the daily operations of a high-performing engineering team, ensuring projects, products, and processes align with company objectives. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and operational excellence to drive innovation, quality, and on-time delivery across engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent
• Manage day-to-day departmental workflows and resource allocation
• Provide regular performance feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations
• Address employee performance issues, including discipline and terminations, in alignment with company policies

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development for new and existing product lines
• Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent initiatives, developing timelines, budgets, and cost projections
• Ensure projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgetary requirements
• Review engineering work for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Facilitate clear communication between clients, customers, and engineering teams to ensure requirements, scope, and expectations are well understood

Strategy, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Develop, manage, and execute the engineering department budget
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and partners
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, industry trends, and best practices, applying insights to improve product quality and production efficiency
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational goals

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong foundation in engineering theory, design principles, applied mathematics, and physics
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire high performance
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
• 2 years of management experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed