Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager –

Location: Houston, TX 77064

Position Summary

A growing manufacturer of custom electromechanical and motion-based solutions is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations across product development, manufacturing support, process improvement, and operational execution.

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical depth, business acumen, and the ability to lead within a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing environment. The Engineering Manager will play a key role in supporting both strategic engineering initiatives and day-to-day operational performance while working closely with commercial, operations, production, and product development teams.

The organization supports a variety of OEM applications across industrial, automation, HVAC, medical, and related technical markets, with a strong focus on customized engineering solutions and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting product design, manufacturing engineering, and sustaining engineering activities
• Oversee engineering execution across the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through production launch and ongoing support
• Partner cross-functionally with commercial, operations, supply chain, quality, and product development teams to ensure alignment between engineering priorities and business objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, process optimization, and operational scalability
• Support development and implementation of engineering standards, processes, documentation, and change management procedures
• Ensure engineering solutions are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and operational requirements
• Work closely with machining, fabrication, assembly, and production teams to support successful manufacturing execution and troubleshooting
• Lead structured problem-solving activities including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and production issue resolution
• Support prototype development, validation activities, and transition into production environments
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, prioritization, and engineering organization development
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, sustainability improvements, and operational efficiency enhancements
• Foster a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 7–12+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, motion control, motors, automation, electromechanical assemblies, or industrial equipment environments
• 3–5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining fundamentals, fabrication, and assembly operations
• Experience supporting custom-engineered products from concept through production
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with commercial teams, operations, manufacturing, and product development groups
• Strong structured problem-solving capabilities including root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Understanding of engineering process control, quality systems, and production documentation
• Ability to balance process discipline with hands-on operational execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion systems, motors, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies
• Background supporting OEM customers and customized engineering solutions
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Exposure to industrial, HVAC, medical device, robotics, or automation-related applications
• Experience working within ISO-regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments
• Hands-on involvement supporting production operations and shop-floor troubleshooting

Key Success Traits

• Strong technical leadership combined with business and operational awareness
• Hands-on engineering mindset with comfort operating in manufacturing environments
• Ability to solve complex technical and organizational problems while maintaining process discipline
• Collaborative leader capable of working effectively across engineering, commercial, and operations functions
• Proven ability to build teams, improve engineering systems, and drive operational excellence