Engineering Manager

Gpac; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpac is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical and people leadership across locations, aligning engineering practices and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions. This role focuses on developing talent and coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining engineering standards, mentoring engineers, overseeing change requests and workload planning, and supporting product development initiatives while mitigating risk and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience with leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring engineers and conducting performance reviews.
• Background in manufacturing environments and familiarity with industrial products.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain engineering standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and effective application.
• Oversee engineering change requests, workload planning, and project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and risk mitigation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineering staff through regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and training.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing development for new and remote team members.
• Lead department meetings to align goals, share updates, and promote collaboration.
• Monitor project progress, assess outcomes, address obstacles, and recommend solutions.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, purchasing, quality, and customer support.
• Contribute to product development initiatives and provide technical support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Performance reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The Engineering Manager provides technical and people leadership to ensure engineering excellence, consistent standards, and effective project execution across locations. This role focuses on aligning engineering practices, developing talent, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality, efficient, and market-responsive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain engineering standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and effective application
• Oversee engineering change requests, workload planning, and project execution
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and risk mitigation
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineering staff through regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and training
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing development for new and remote team members
• Lead department meetings to align goals, share updates, and promote collaboration
• Monitor project progress, assess outcomes, address obstacles, and recommend solutions
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, purchasing, quality, and customer support
• Contribute to product development initiatives and provide technical support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred
• Experience managing teams, conducting performance reviews, and mentoring engineers
• Background in manufacturing environments; experience with industrial or equipment-based products preferred
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, design principles, and manufacturing processes

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.