Public Sector Engineering Manager – Statewide Operations Leader

State of Indiana; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Health insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement and pension plans

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering and product development across Indiana Correctional Industries' statewide manufacturing operations. You will provide executive-level leadership across multiple sites to ensure design, manufacturing processes, and shop operations align with policy and standards.

The role shapes strategic direction, partners with the leadership team, and drives long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and authorizing assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Assist with monitoring agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectation, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering and product development across Indiana Correctional Industries' statewide manufacturing operations. You will provide executive-level leadership across multiple sites to ensure design, manufacturing processes, and shop operations align with policy and standards.

The role shapes strategic direction, partners with the leadership team, and drives long-term growth.