Engineering Manager, Industrial Automation

Ssiconveyors; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Systems International (SSI) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in the successful execution of complex material handling and industrial automation projects.

This role provides technical leadership, manages engineering resources, develops team members, and ensures deliverables meet quality, accuracy, and schedule requirements while collaborating with Project Management, Fabrication, Field Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in industrial equipment or material handling.
• Experience leading engineering teams or supervising technical personnel.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and industrial project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high quality and responsiveness.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the engineering department.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign engineering resources across multiple projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Management to establish schedules and support execution.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and installable with Fabrication and Field Operations.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards and practices.
• Support customer meetings with technical leadership and engineering expertise.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of engineering personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Systems International (SSI) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in the successful execution of complex material handling and industrial automation projects.

This role provides technical leadership, manages engineering resources, develops team members, and ensures deliverables meet quality, accuracy, and schedule requirements while collaborating with Project Management, Fabrication, Field Operations, and Executive Leadership.