Engineering Manager

Talnt; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt in Troy, OH is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Applications Engineering and Product Support Engineering on-site. This hands-on, player-coach role combines technical leadership with direct customer engagement, product development, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and global teams.

The role emphasizes mentoring a high-performing engineering group, prioritizing resources, and delivering innovative power electronics and battery charging solutions while solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience leading engineering organizations in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing settings.
• Strong customer-facing experience translating technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Applications Engineering and Product Support teams.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources, and team development.
• Collaborate with Sales to translate customer requirements into solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during customer engagements and product evaluations.
• Oversee product support activities, including troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and global teams to improve product performance.
• Participate in customer support, testing, and system validation.
• Drive engineering process improvements and product quality.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation and standards.
• Recruit and develop engineering talent.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Engineering management

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAN communication

Job description

Engineering Manager

Troy, OH | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead Applications Engineering and Product Support Engineering within a growing organization focused on advanced industrial charging and energy storage technologies. This role is ideal for a player-coach leader who enjoys balancing technical leadership with direct customer engagement, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Engineering Manager will oversee engineering priorities, mentor a high-performing team, support customer solutions, and work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and global engineering teams to deliver innovative power electronics and battery charging solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to shape engineering strategy while remaining actively involved in solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Applications Engineering and Product Support Engineering teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Manage engineering priorities, resource planning, and team development to support business objectives.
• Partner with Sales to understand customer requirements and develop customized technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during customer engagements, product evaluations, and solution design activities.
• Oversee product support engineering activities, including troubleshooting, field issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and global engineering teams to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Participate directly in customer support, product testing, system validation, and technical problem resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions and engineering change activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical standards, and best practices.
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent while promoting technical excellence and professional growth.
• Support strategic engineering initiatives that strengthen product innovation and long-term business growth.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customers, engineering teams, and business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, including 3 or more years leading engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading engineering organizations within industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities while supporting cross-functional business objectives.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with lithium-ion battery systems, industrial battery chargers, or energy storage technologies.
• Knowledge of power electronics, electrical systems, and industrial charging applications.
• Experience supporting material handling equipment or industrial vehicle electrification.
• Familiarity with CAN communication and embedded electrical systems.
• Experience working within global engineering organizations or multinational manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives and engineering process optimization.
• Experience supporting new product development, applications engineering, or technical product support.