Engineering Manager

Applied Concepts, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Excellent work/life balance

Immersive learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Applied Concepts, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product development for electronic products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, 8+ years of experience in engineering, and 3+ years managing teams. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, defining engineering policies, and ensuring system reliability. The role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $155,000, along with benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering.
• 3+ years of experience managing people.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development process and teams.
• Define and implement engineering policies and standards.
• Monitor system reliability and recommend improvements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Define project timelines and milestones.

Skills

Cross-functional team management

Communication skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Applied Concepts, Inc. – Richardson, Texas

Engineering Manager – Job Overview

The Engineering Manager at Applied Concepts is responsible for the planning and implementation of the product development process for the creation of electronic products using RADAR, LIDAR and traffic calming technologies. This includes managing the resources, equipment, defining goals, setting priorities, and ensuring the methods used are adequate for the goals of the development objectives. The position requires knowledge of working with the manufacturing of electronic products and the ability to work directly with manufacturing organizations in the resolution of manufacturing issues. The job also requires continuous improvement of the development process to maintain a competitive organization.

Note

We will be particularly interested if you have a diverse work background (multiple disciplines or technologies), have a small company background (where you wore multiple hats of responsibility), are a people person, and can succeed in working through others. We are looking for someone that enjoys taking products from concept to customer satisfaction.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is a combination of salary, medical, dental, and life insurance benefits along with a generous amount of paid time off. The annual salary for this role is $130,000-$155,000.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Immersive learning and development opportunities
• Convenient office location
• Flexible vacation policy
• Excellent work/life balance
• Great culture and collaborative environment

How You'll Make a Difference

• Define project timelines, milestones, and sprints.
• Develop and implement engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and executive leadership to drive product delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, mentor, and coach staff as needed.
• Monitor system and equipment reliability and performance; recommend improvements.
• Evaluate and define current and future product lines by reviewing specifications, requirements, and new product or packaging ideas.
• Collect, manage, and maintain traceability of stakeholder requirements across product releases.
• Present project plans and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency.
• Define high-level requirements and design strategies aligned with company objectives and resources.
• Collaborate with management, production, and marketing to determine project requirements and procedures.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams involving aspects of electronics design, mechanical engineering, and software development.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities on an ongoing basis.
• Strong communication skills, motivational skills and negotiation skills, especially when it comes to leading a team.
• Proven ability to create and manage processes along with a good understanding of agile methodologies.
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent project management skills, including strong attention to detail and managing resources.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another technical field, with 8+ years of experience in the field of engineering.
• 3+ years of experience successfully managing people.

Who We Are

Applied Concepts is a 49-year-old, 250-person privately owned company, located in Richardson, Texas. Founded in 1977 by an electrical engineer, we have a long history of profitable, organic growth. Our company remains entrepreneurial at heart, constantly re‑inventing ourselves with new products and new markets, but still balanced with business prudence. We manufacture our own products, in our own facilities. Integrating our product development with our own manufacturing resources is a key part of our business culture, keeping us nimble and able to provide high quality products.

What We Do

We focus on designing, manufacturing, and selling products that promote public safety. We are the number one supplier of speed enforcement products to law enforcement in the United States. Our employees take pride in the quality of our products and the service we provide in keeping our streets and neighborhoods safe. We offer a variety of engineering challenges, from microwave to high‑speed lasers, to image capturing and processing, and LED speed calming devices.

To Learn More and Apply

• www.stalkerradar.com
• www.stalkersport.com
• www.streetdynamics.com

We are looking for full‑time employees. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) required. Sorry, NO Sponsorship for U.S. visas (no H‑1B, etc.). Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.