Engineering Manager

Link Technical Talent; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Benefits package

Market-leading company

Job summary

Link Technical Talent is seeking an Engineering Manager for Newport News, VA, with an industrial/manufacturing background. You will lead an 8-person multidisciplinary team of Maintenance, Controls, and Automation Engineers, guiding performance, customer relations, and daily operations.

The role emphasizes hands-off leadership with a plan to double headcount in 6–12 months, and offers industry training, progression, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering team in industrial settings.
• Proven ability to develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of eight Maintenance, Controls, and Automation Engineers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Drive headcount growth, aiming to double team size within 6–12 months.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Industrial manufacturing

Engineering background

Job description

Engineering Manager – Industrial / Manufacturing

Newport News, Virginia (Commutable from: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Gloucester, Virginia Beach, Suffolk)

$120,000 - $150,000 + Training + Progression + Market-Leading Company + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you an Engineering Manager from an industrial or manufacturing background, looking to put your own stamp on a market-leading organization, offering new industry training and a clear pathway into a senior site leadership position?

This is an excellent opportunity to shape a growing business, by growing and developing an 8 person multidisciplinary engineering team, whilst leading day-to-day operations and building strong customer relationships.

This company is growing rapidly and have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. They offer an excellent benefits package and have a highly skilled engineering team to work alongside.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of eight Maintenance, Controls, and Automation Engineers, taking responsibility for team performance, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations. This is a hands-off leadership position, where you will take a lead on doubling headcount over the next 6 – 12 months.

This role would suit an Engineering Manager from an industrial or manufacturing background, looking to make their mark on an industry-leading company, offering new industry training and further management progression.

The Role:

• Lead and develop a team of eight Maintenance, Controls, and Automation Engineers
• Hands-off leadership position, taking responsibility for team performance, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations
• Take a lead on doubling headcount over the next 6 – 12 months

The Person:

• Engineering Manager / Operations Manager / Site Manager
• From any of the following industries: industrial manufacturing, defense, aerospace, shipyards, or similar