Engineering Manager – Electromechanical Systems & NPD

Recruitometry; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration culture

Job summary

Recruitometry is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead electrical and electromechanical product development in a manufacturing setting. You will drive strategy, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and oversee design, verification, and launches for elevator and automation systems.

The role requires deep experience in embedded controls, firmware, software integration, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in elevator manufacturing or a comparable electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in electrical engineering, embedded controls, firmware, software integration, automation, and control systems.
• Experience leading New Product Development and Stage‑Gate product development processes.
• Strong understanding of product design, prototyping, verification, validation, testing, and commercialization.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Standard Work, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems, engineering documentation systems, and project management software.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering drawings, bills of material, product documentation, and technical standards.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, product certification, and applicable industry codes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to work hands‑on across electrical, controls, software, automation, and product development activities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to address complex technical and field service challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and uphold values of humility, care, accountability, and getting the job done.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to establish engineering strategy, priorities, and long‑term departmental objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team while promoting accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish quarterly priorities, monitor departmental goals, and conduct regular performance and project reviews.
• Clearly communicate expectations, assign responsibilities, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, bills of material, engineering documentation, installation manuals, and technical standards.
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs) and integration with ERP systems.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, processes, and best practices.
• Ensure engineering documentation supports manufacturing, installation, service, and field operations.
• Lead Stage‑Gate New Product Development from concept through commercialization.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Service, Dealers, and customers to identify opportunities and requirements.
• Lead product design, prototype development, verification, validation, testing, and product launches.
• Develop products that improve safety, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, profitability, and customer value.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical engineering and control systems.
• Lead elevator control systems, embedded controls, firmware, software, and hardware design.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support for software architecture, circuit design, automation, and product enhancements.
• Review electrical designs for compliance, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical, product, and field service issues.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve performance and marketability.
• Ensure compliance with ASME A17.1, ETL, CSA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and drive product updates; coordinate certification testing.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Standard Work, and Visual Work Instructions.
• Lead MRB meetings and support SCARs.
• Analyze warranty trends and drive corrective actions.
• Lead the Technical Support team and provide engineering support for field issues.
• Develop and deliver technical training for dealers and technicians.
• Manage multiple projects with timely completion and alignment to objectives.
• Monitor KPIs such as project completion, product launches, warranty costs, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Embedded controls

Firmware & software

Automation systems

Product development

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Engineering documentation systems

MS Excel and Access

Job description

Recruitometry is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead electrical and electromechanical product development in a manufacturing setting. You will drive strategy, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and oversee design, verification, and launches for elevator and automation systems.

The role requires deep experience in embedded controls, firmware, software integration, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.