Engineering Manager - Industrial Automation Leader

Southern Systems International, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Systems International (SSI) is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in Memphis, TN. This role provides technical leadership, manages resources, and ensures quality, accuracy, and schedule adherence on complex material handling and industrial automation projects.

The Engineering Manager bridges Engineering, Project Management, Fabrication, Field Operations, and Executive Leadership to foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, material handling, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams or supervising technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and industrial project execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of 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 applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the engineering department.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign engineering resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Work closely with Project Management to establish engineering schedules and support overall project execution.
• Coordinate with Fabrication and Field Operations to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and installable.
• Identify technical risks early and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering standards, processes, and design practices.
• Establish and maintain engineering procedures, design standards, and best practices.
• Support customer meetings by providing technical leadership and engineering expertise.
• Promote collaboration across departments while fostering accountability and ownership within the engineering team.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of engineering personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

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 our engineering team in Memphis, TN. This role provides technical leadership, manages resources, and ensures quality, accuracy, and schedule adherence on complex material handling and industrial automation projects.

The Engineering Manager bridges Engineering, Project Management, Fabrication, Field Operations, and Executive Leadership to foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement