Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Salary

: \~165,000

Location:

Valdosta, GA (On Site)

Role Overview

We are happy to be partnering with a client seeking a

Senior Engineering Manager

to lead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams across

Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tooling

. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a

fast-paced, dynamic environment

and has a proven track record delivering complex engineering programs.

You will be responsible for driving execution across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production, while building high-performing teams and establishing scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership \& Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional engineering teams
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation
• Partner with leadership to define engineering strategy and organizational structure

Product \& Program Execution

• Oversee end-to-end development of complex systems and products
• Drive execution across engineering programs, ensuring timelines, quality, and cost targets are met
• Support transition from development to production

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and business objectives
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors as needed

Operational Excellence

• Implement and scale Agile methodologies and engineering best practices
• Establish KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement processes
• Optimize workflows to increase speed, efficiency, and quality

Manufacturing \& Scaling

• Oversee manufacturing engineering and tooling strategies
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness
• Support scaling efforts from prototype through full production

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10\+ years of experience
• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Marine / Maritime, Aerospace / Defense, Energy
• 5\+ years of experience

leading engineering teams

• Experience managing

Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Tooling

functions

• Proven ability to operate effectively in a

startup or high-growth environment

• Strong experience with

Agile development methodologies

• Track record of delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex hardware systems or integrated products
• Background in highly regulated or technical industries
• Experience scaling products from concept to production
• Familiarity with cross-functional systems integration