Engineering Manager

Holman; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 126,210 - 195,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

HSA/FSA accounts

Job summary

Holman seeks an Engineering Manager in Rancho Cordova, CA to lead and grow the engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams. You will manage budgets and ensure department goals are met while upholding the Holman Experience for customers and partners.

You will drive product development across engineering, sales, marketing and manufacturing, oversee risk analysis, and foster continuous improvement and succession planning for sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of management experience leading a team.
• 5 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations roles.
• Demonstrated prior success as a leader of technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff in day-to-day performance.
• Ensure department goals are met and budgets adhered.
• Extensive knowledge of department processes.
• Adapt departmental plans to address business and operational challenges.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Identify and prioritize new product opportunities including competitive analysis and estimates.
• Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed requirements and development programs.
• Drive the product development process with engineering, sales, marketing and manufacturing.
• Monitor product performance after sale to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop team members and succession plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Time management

Process improvement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Project Management training or certification

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Job description

About Holman

Holman is a family‑owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

Job Location

Rancho Cordova.

Job Title

Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages staff in the day‑to‑day performance of their jobs
• Ensures that department goals are met and adheres to approved budgets
• Extensive knowledge of department processes
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges
  • Anticipates future needs and work
  • Promotes efficiencies through process improvements
  • Formulates several possible solutions or courses of action to achieve results
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems
  • Assesses risks and urgency to plan and prioritize work effectively, delegating when appropriate
  • Overcomes obstacles in striving to achieve long‑term, positive, sustainable results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Responsible and accountable for the communication process
  • Able to clearly articulate the company’s vision for the future
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time‑management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Prioritizes projects and resources to align with strategic goals
• Identify and prioritize new product opportunities including competitive analysis, price points, and estimated annual volume
• Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs
• Drive the product development process including preparing return‑on‑investment analyses and establishing timelines with engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing
• Monitor product performance after sale to ensure quality and maintain customer satisfaction
• Manage the product development team with support from leadership, which can include engineers, designers, product specialists, etc.
• Develop team members to improve skills in current roles and build a bench of talent for future roles through succession planning
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Relevant Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Project Management training or certification is a plus
• 3 – 5 years of management experience leading a team
• 5 years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations roles
• Demonstrated prior success as a leader of technical teams
• Cross‑functional Project Management experience
• 2 years of experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced work environment
• Experience in automotive (OEM or aftermarket) manufacturing, design, or installation is a plus
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement work experience is a plus

Benefits Overview

Holman offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including:

• Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
• Paid pregnancy/parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Part‑time and temporary employees may receive paid sick leave services in accordance with statutory mandates.

Pay

Competitive wages commensurate with job‑related skills, experience, and education. Base pay range: $126,210.00 – $195,630.00 USD annually for full‑time employees, plus bonus earnings.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

• Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es).
• Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience.
• Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos).

The applicant’s applications should reflect authentic abilities and experiences. Use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If a person with a disability needs assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail].