Engineering Manager: Lead Multi-Disciplinary Projects

Safariland, LLC; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work life balance

Paid time off

Job summary

Safariland is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team through design, development, production, testing, operation and maintenance of components and tooling. You will drive projects from concept to delivery, manage staffing and budget, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience relevant to the role.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with CAD systems (AutoCAD/SOLIDWORKS) and MS Project.
• Ability to lead internal personnel and manage subcontractors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team across design, development, production, testing, operation and maintenance.
• Oversee project lifecycle from conception to delivery and installation.
• Coordinate engineering staffing, resources, and hiring; track KPIs for team health.
• Develop technical proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Engage with production orders from contract review to shipping and QA.
• Provide advanced technical support and mentorship to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NQA-1 and maintain safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Safariland is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team through design, development, production, testing, operation and maintenance of components and tooling. You will drive projects from concept to delivery, manage staffing and budget, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in project management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.