Engineering Manager

ManpowerGroup; New Prague (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Paid PTO

401K match

Life & Disability

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client in New Prague, MN is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of three engineers through concept to production. You will oversee project priorities, coordinate across Sales, Engineering, and Production, and drive process improvements while maintaining customer-focused delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, people development, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong focus on program management and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related industries.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering documentation (not primary design role).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering drafters.
• Manage engineering projects and priorities from concept through production.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to stay on schedule.
• Improve engineering processes, workflows, and project management systems.
• Serve as a customer-facing engineering resource for project discussions.
• Monitor timelines, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, customer-focused team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

An industrial agricultural equipment manufacturing client of ours is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team. This role is focused on leadership, project management, and process improvement rather than hands-on design work. You will oversee a team of three drafters while ensuring projects move efficiently from Sales through Engineering and into Production.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, collaborating across departments, and building relationships with customers.

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: New Prague, MN

Salary: 115-125k + 10% bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three engineering drafters.
• Manage engineering projects and priorities from concept through production.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Improve engineering processes, workflows, and project management systems.
• Serve as a customer-facing engineering resource, supporting project discussions and ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Monitor project timelines, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, agricultural equipment, or a related industry.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering documentation is preferred, but this is not a primary design role.

Benefits

• Onsite position
• Medical premiums and paid for by client
• PTO Plan
• Retirement plans including a 401K match
• Supplemental Life Insurance & Disability Plans

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