Engineering Manager

Our client, a professional service firm in the manufactruing space is hiring an Engineering Manager.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading engineering teams in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of products, systems, and technical solutions. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, project management, and strategic planning to ensure successful delivery of business objectives while fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Project \& Program Management

• Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for engineering solutions.
• Review designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and engineering metrics.
• Support quality assurance, reliability, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships when applicable.
• Participate in strategic planning and long-term technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 7\+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 3\+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools and engineering software.
• Knowledge of Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies preferred.
• Experience with regulatory and quality standards relevant to the industry.

*Co offers generous range \+ perks

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

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Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that

workplace discrimination is illegal

.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only:

to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees

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• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies

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.

• Residents of all other states may access our policies

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• Canadian residents may access our policies in English

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and in French

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (

https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/

). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).