Engineering Manager

Elevator Services Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Relocation package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a skilled team and ensure project compliance with specifications. The role involves direct leadership, hands-on engineering support, and effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of elevator codes, 5+ years of experience in engineering team leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Relocation is required for this position, along with offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates daily operations of engineering team.
• Provides hands-on support with engineering project requirements.
• Leads various engineering functions including quality assurance and production support.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers.
• Ensures projects comply with specifications and deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and technologies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of elevator codes and compliance requirements

Problem-solving skills

Innovative mindset

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Understanding of engineering theory and design criteria

Understanding of applied math and physics

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS. RELOCATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE AND RELOCATE FOR THE POSITION.

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

Job Summary

This person would be responsible for leading 3-4 employees and will directly oversee the engineering department. This is a hands‑on role, and the engineering manager will perform the following duties:

• Provides hands‑on support with engineering project requirements.
• Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, sales support, production support, and development of new and existing product lines.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Ensures projects comply with specifications, timelines, and elevator code.
• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of elevator codes and compliance requirements.
• Must have prior experience working in accordance with ASME 17.1 elevator codes and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Innovative with a “think outside the box” mentality.
• Proficient with utilizing AutoCAD software.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Relocation package.