Engineering Manager - Lead Tech & Customer Solutions

Power Engineering And Mfg Ltd; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Engineering & Manufacturing, Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager in Waterloo, IA to lead the engineering department, drive customer-focused engineered solutions, and balance resource priorities across quotation support, manufacturing, and ongoing projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development through technical relationships, and ensuring alignment with PEM's quality and delivery standards. Occasional hands-on design work may be required to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Experience leading technical teams and developing customer solutions.
• Strong ability to translate customer needs into engineered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering workload planning across development, quotations, and support.
• Develop relationships with customers to identify opportunities and present solutions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and leadership.
• Ensure engineering design work meets PEM standards and timelines.
• Direct design resources for quotations and production support as needed.
• Maintain accountability for department results and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical design

Customer-focused selling

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Power Engineering & Manufacturing, Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager in Waterloo, IA to lead the engineering department, drive customer-focused engineered solutions, and balance resource priorities across quotation support, manufacturing, and ongoing projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development through technical relationships, and ensuring alignment with PEM's quality and delivery standards. Occasional hands-on design work may be required to meet commitments.