Engineering Manager

Employee Magnets; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets, located in Grapevine, Texas, is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee and coordinate daily operations of a skilled engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of engineering principles.

The role involves managing engineering functions, including quality assurance and research & development, while also supervising staff and ensuring company goals are met.

The working environment includes both office and warehouse conditions, requiring physical engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering management experience.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of engineering staff.
• Coordinate engineering functions including QA, testing, and R&D.
• Serve as project manager for various projects.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
• Recruit, hire, and train new staff.

Skills

Engineering theory and design

Applied math and physics

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Supervisory skills

Delegation skills

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Education

8+ years of relevant experience

Job description

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

• 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.

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