Mechanical Engineering Manager

Red E, LLC is a Fargo, North Dakota engineering-based company that specializes in the development, sales, and service of specialty products for agricultural equipment. As a fully integrated company with over 35 team members, we utilize the latest tools and technology to provide value-added parts and services to farmers around the world.

Red E has seen incredible growth in its 13-year history with notable achievements including No. 923 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America,
No. 1962 in 2023
, and recognition as the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year for the state of North Dakota.

Red E offers more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of helping farmers feed the world. Be part of a team that is ringing the bell of excellence and making a difference every day!

Plain and simple, it's our culture and drive for excellence. We are a closely knit team that strives for being the best that we can be. In fact, a recent employee survey about our culture revealed key words like Family, Caring, Genuine, Team Focused, Collaborative, and Hard Working. We value and prioritize in-person collaboration at the office. We strive to focus in the following 4 key areas to create an excellent workplace:

• Leadership:
  Be the best example through servant leadership. Allowing others to feel a sense of ownership and pride in what they do.
• Purpose:
  
  Understand what we do and why we do it. Truly know we are making a difference and helping farmers feed people around the world. Constantly strive to bring the best services and products to the marketplace.
• Opportunity:
  Continual improvement while looking for new products and services that make a difference in people's lives.
• Growth:
  If we aren't growing, we aren't winning.

In addition to awesome co-workers and a great company culture, Red E provides eligible employees with:

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan options

Life and Disability Insurance Plan options

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Matching Charitable Gift Fund

Quarterly Team Building Events

Modified Flex Time Plan

Annual Profit Sharing

To learn more about our organization, check out our You Tube Videos and Facebook posts at:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of products, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols.
• Manage engineering and technical staff by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and ensuring deliverables align with company goals.
• Oversee project planning, logistics, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction across designs and operations.
• Identify and secure resources needed for team success, including capital investment proposals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, and implement cost-control strategies.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and supplier site visits.
• Advocate for team needs by ensuring appropriate tools, staffing, and support are in place.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge within the industry and apply best practices.
• Ensure all engineering processes meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, sales, production, and service teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Support product installation and testing at customer locations.
• Assist with prototype builds and production support when needed.
• Participate in assembly, light fabrication, and material handling, including forklift and truck/trailer operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Proven project management and personnel leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of relevant technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry practices.
• Strong strategic thinking, critical problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in mentoring, team development, and fostering collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning, organization, and documentation skills.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a willingness to explore new approaches when challenges arise.
• Proficiency in CAD platforms and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using presentation tools to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, and strong work ethic.

The pay range for this role is:

95, USD per year (Main Office)