Engineering Manager

State of Indiana; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Health insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement and pension plans

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering and product development across Indiana Correctional Industries' statewide manufacturing operations. You will provide executive-level leadership across multiple sites to ensure design, manufacturing processes, and shop operations align with policy and standards.

The role shapes strategic direction, partners with the leadership team, and drives long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Job description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department Of Correction (IDOC)

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism. To learn more about Indiana Department of Correction, click here.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager oversees engineering and product development across Indiana Correctional Industries' statewide manufacturing operations, providing executive-level leadership to multiple sites and ensuring product design, manufacturing processes, and shop operations align with organizational goals, policies, regulations and standards. The position serves as a key member of the leadership team, helping to shape Indiana Correctional Industries' strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day In The Life

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.


• Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.


• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.


• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.


• Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.


• Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.


• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.


• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.


• Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need For Success

• Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.


• Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.


• Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.


• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.


• Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.


• Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.


• Make logical, well-informed, and objective decisions. Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions.


• Ability to identify problems. Determine accuracy and relevance of information. Implement sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.


• Ability to assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.


• Ability to effectively provide feedback, guidance or corrective action to coach and develop employee skillsets.

A Degree Is Not Required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans


• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards


• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution


• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match


• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options


• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  
  
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  
  


• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off


• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Group life insurance


• Referral Bonus program


• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits


• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


• Free Parking for most positions


• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail].