Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (JN - Grapevine, Texas

Salary: USD
70000 - USD
75000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Engineering Manager to join a client in Grapevine, TX. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the daily operations of a high-performing engineering team, ensuring projects, products, and processes align with company objectives. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and operational excellence to drive innovation, quality, and on-time delivery across engineering functions.

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent
• Manage day-to-day departmental workflows and resource allocation
• Provide regular performance feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations
• Address employee performance issues, including discipline and terminations, in alignment with company policies

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development for new and existing product lines
• Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent initiatives, developing timelines, budgets, and cost projections
• Ensure projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgetary requirements
• Review engineering work for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Facilitate clear communication between clients, customers, and engineering teams to ensure requirements, scope, and expectations are well understood

• Establish, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Develop, manage, and execute the engineering department budget
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and partners
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, industry trends, and best practices, applying insights to improve product quality and production efficiency
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational goals

• Strong foundation in engineering theory, design principles, applied mathematics, and physics
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire high performance
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or management responsibilities

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed