Engineering Manager

VMC Group; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous annual time-off policy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VMC Group is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. This role includes managing engineering workflows, ensuring product compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering/design experience including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex technical challenges.
• Experience managing projects and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and prioritize engineering work to support project schedules.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and support to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk (AutoCAD)

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

The Engineering Manager leads day-to-day engineering execution and people leadership for the Engineering team to deliver engineered solutions that meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and production feasibility. This role manages engineering workflows, documentation, and design standards; partners closely with Project Management, Production, Quality, and Sales to resolve technical issues and support on‑time project delivery; and drives continuous improvement in tools, processes, and team capability.

Job Type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and prioritize engineering work to support project schedules and customer commitments; lead regular team check‑ins and provide clear status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and documentation practices for engineered solutions; ensure drawings, bills of material, and supporting calculations are accurate, controlled, and released on time.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to resolve design challenges, manufacturing feasibility issues, and field/customer technical questions; coordinate root‑cause analysis and corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Project Management, and Sales to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and compliant with applicable standards; support estimating and proposal efforts with technical input when required.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen engineering processes, tools, and training (e.g., CAD standards, templates, revision control, design reviews, lessons learned).
• Hire, coach, and develop engineering staff; conduct performance conversations, goal setting, and training plans in accordance with company policy; foster a collaborative, accountable, safety‑minded team culture aligned with company Core Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of engineering/design experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Experience managing projects, engineering changes, and documentation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Autodesk (AutoCAD) and/or other design tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Strong communication skills, able to work across customers, production, and non‑technical teams.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Core Competencies

• High integrity, sound judgment, and structured decision‑making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Experience developing and improving engineering processes and standards.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow‑through.
• Effective team leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

The company provides a range of benefits designed to promote your well‑being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous annual time‑off policy
• 12 company‑paid holidays
• A solid wellness program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.