Engineering Manager

Vogrinc Search Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function for a life‑saving product line. You’ll be at the CAD workstation, on the prototype bench, and on the testing floor while setting the technical direction and coordinating outside vendors.

Reporting to the President, you’ll own mechanical design from concept to launch, drive iterative improvements, mentor engineers, and partner with contract manufacturers to deliver reliable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 5+ years of mechanical design/product development experience.
• Experience taking products from design through prototyping and testing.
• Familiarity with DFMA, FMEA, DOE and BOM/MOM development.
• Self-starter with autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and product development from concept to launch.
• Lead new product iterations that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Build and test prototypes, then translate results into design improvements.
• Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control.
• Partner with contract manufacturers and outside engineering resources as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with assembly, quality, purchasing, and sales.
• Support customers and sales with technical expertise.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Team leadership

DFMA

FMEA

DOE

BOM/MOM development

Autonomous / self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

If you are and Engineer looking for a role where what you do every day makes a difference, saves lives, and has a positive impact in the world, this role might be for you! We’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function and shape the future of life‑saving product line. This isn’t a desk‑bound leadership role — you’ll be deep in the CAD software, at the prototype bench, and on the testing floor, while also setting the technical direction for the team and directing outside vendors and contractors. Reporting directly to the President, you’ll have real autonomy over how projects get prioritized and executed.

What you’ll do:

• Own mechanical design and product development from concept to launch
• Lead new product iterations that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Build and test prototypes, then translate results into real design improvements
• Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control
• Partner with contract manufacturers and outside engineering resources as needed
• Work cross‑functionally with assembly, quality, purchasing, and sales
• Support customers and sales with technical expertise
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers

Keys to the opportunity:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
• 5+ years of mechanical design/product development experience
• Track record of taking products from design through prototyping, testing, and iteration
• Familiarity with DFMA, FMEA, DOE, and BOM/MOM development
• A self‑starter mentality — comfortable with autonomy and accountability

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands on engineer looking for an opportunity to take real ownership of an engineering function at a company with a 50+ year legacy of innovation, where you’ll be on the leadership team, and have the freedom to drive your own projects,