Manager of Equipment Engineering

Hernon; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernon is seeking an Engineering Manager responsible for leading the Equipment Engineering function. In this role, you will manage a team through all product development phases, ensuring project execution, technical quality, and team performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of engineering experience, including leadership, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Strong project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including management role.
• Strong background in automated equipment and machinery design.
• Working knowledge of controls systems and automation architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Equipment Engineering team across all phases of product development.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications and safety requirements.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources for active projects.
• Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Responsible for leading the Equipment Engineering function to design, develop, and support automated equipment and machinery for multiple industrial markets. This role has full accountability for engineering execution, technical quality, project delivery, and team performance. The Engineering Manager ensures that engineering resources are effectively planned and deployed, designs meet customer and regulatory requirements, and projects are executed on time and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Equipment Engineering team across all phases of product development, including concept, design, validation, release, and lifecycle support.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical and electrical / controls engineering disciplines.
• Ensure engineering designs meet customer specifications, applicable codes and standards, safety requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources to support active projects, development initiatives, and customer commitments.
• Drive effective project execution by coordinating schedules, priorities, risks, and technical decisions.
• Interface closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Service to ensure alignment from quotation through delivery and support.
• Support customer technical reviews, design reviews, FAT preparation, and technical discussions as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardization, modularity, reliability, and cost.
• Promote sound engineering practices, documentation standards, and configuration control.
• Secure and justify engineering‑related capital investments, software, tools, and training required for team effectiveness.
• Develop and manage engineering budgets related to labor, tools, and capital expenditures.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering function, including schedule adherence, design quality, rework, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements as they apply to engineering activities.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain engineering talent in coordination with Human Resources and the General Manager.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and recommend compensation adjustments in line with company policies.
• Define training needs and ensure technical and professional development of the engineering team.
• Authorize departmental requisitions in accordance with company procedures.
• Approve routine engineering‑related expenditures up to established authorization limits.
• Communicate effectively across the organization regarding project status, risks, and technical issues.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in an engineering leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong background in automated equipment, machinery design, and electromechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of controls systems, automation architectures, and industrial standards.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems and engineering documentation practices, with the ability to review, assess, and approve designs.
• Solid understanding of quality systems and design control principles.