Engineering Manager - Siteworks

Elkay; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Up to 3 weeks starting vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Elkay is seeking an Engineering Manager – Siteworks responsible for leading Application and Product Engineering functions for trench drain, stainless steel, and green turtle product lines.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience managing engineering teams. The position offers competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k) matching, and other perks.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in engineering roles related to site construction or engineering product manufacturing.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team on creating site layout designs and technical drawings.
• Ensure compliance with local requirements and applicable codes.
• Drive engagement by fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills

Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of CAD systems

Site construction practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager – Siteworks

The Siteworks Engineering Manager is responsible for leading Application and Product Engineering functions to support successful and accurate quoting, design, manufacturing, and installation of Siteworks products across trench drain, stainless steel, and green turtle product lines.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the team on creating site layout designs, technical drawings, and other site drawing requirements for successful quotes and installation of products.
• Own critical engineering performance metrics, including drawing On Time Delivery (OTD), first pass yield, responsiveness to customer needs, etc.
• Accountable for metrics for custom solutions, including OTD, product bills of materials (BOM), and overall customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for technical engineering documentation, including specification sheets, installation instructions, application guides, white papers, etc.
• Collaborate with customers and REP’s to provide expert level service on specific job sites and projects.
• Ensure products and applications comply with local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Maintain accountability for overall product part design across assigned product lines, including CAD files, BOM’s, engineering change notices (ECN’s), and revision control.
• Work cross‑functionally with operations to ensure seamless transition from design to production and consistent product execution.
• Identify opportunities to simplify/standardize product categories to simplify customer selection and product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Flow Systems New Product Development Engineering team on product ideas, improvement opportunities, etc.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, workflows, digital tools, and technology integration.
• Establish and maintain standard work, documented processes, and engineering best practices across trench drain, stainless steel, and green turtle product lines.
• Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert, educating internal teams and external partners on civil construction and how it applies to Siteworks products.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers and drafters, setting clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans.
• Drive engagement by fostering an environment that values collaboration, problem‑solving, continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team consistently delivers high‑quality engineering outputs aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• 7–10 years of experience in engineering roles related to site construction, civil infrastructure, or engineering product manufacturing.
• Successful prior experience managing engineering teams and functions similar in complexity and scope.
• Strong working knowledge of site construction practices, engineering products, CAD systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance metrics, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and balance customer requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, sales teams, operations, and senior leadership.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks of starting vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran