Engineering Manager: Hands-On Product Design Leader

Software Placement Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product design, development, and testing for a proprietary product line. The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities across engineering, sales, and manufacturing.

You will mentor a small engineering team, coordinate with ERP processes like BOM control, and ensure successful concept-to-launch execution. Occasional travel is required to support customers and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Hands-on product design experience is essential.
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS required.
• Experience mentoring other engineers and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end product design, R&D, and testing from concept to launch.
• Serve as technical point of contact for sales on customer applications and configurations.
• Manage and mentor a small engineering team with plans to grow.
• Support ERP processes including BOM accuracy, drawing control, and inventory data.
• Balance multiple concurrent projects and travel ~15% for trade shows and on-site support.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

ERP systems

Drawing control

Job description

Software Placement Group in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead product design, development, and testing for a proprietary product line. The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities across engineering, sales, and manufacturing.

You will mentor a small engineering team, coordinate with ERP processes like BOM control, and ensure successful concept-to-launch execution. Occasional travel is required to support customers and trade shows.