Engineering Manager

Overview

Position:
Engineering Manager

Location:

St Charles MO

The Engineering Manager provides leadership, direction, and technical oversight to the Engineering team, including Mechanical Drafters and administrative support staff. This role is accountable for the productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of all engineering outputs while supporting new product development, customer-specific solutions, production engineering initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. The Engineering Manager partners with cross-functional leaders to ensure engineering resources, processes, and deliverables align with Company Objectives, Manufacturing Capabilities, And Customer Requirements.

• Own the productivity, efficiency, and accuracy of all engineering outputs, ensuring the department consistently meets quality standards, delivery timelines, and business objectives
• Lead, manage, and develop engineering personnel, including Mechanical Drafters and support staff, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback
• Plan, prioritize, and assign engineering work to balance workload, resource utilization, and project deadlines
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, review processes, and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all deliverables
• Oversee research and development activities for new products, tooling, processes, and engineering improvements
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and documentation for technical accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with production capabilities
• Ensure engineering methods, tools, and procedures are effective, efficient, and consistently applied by the team
• Develop and improve engineering workflows to reduce errors, rework, delays, and inefficiencies
• Track and evaluate department performance using metrics related to productivity, accuracy, cycle time, and resource utilization
• Coordinate work with Production, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations to support product launches, customer-specific solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and customers, assisting with problem resolution, design optimization, and product support
• Supervise the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering software tools, CAD systems, and documentation standards
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of engineering staff
• Ensure engineering activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

• BS or BSET in Engineering – disciplines may include mechanical, industrial, robotics, computer science, mechatronics, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an engineering or technical leadership role
• Strong leadership, employee development, and team management skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer and Microsoft software skills
• Working knowledge of steel types and manufacturing environments
• CAD experience (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.); ability to read, create, and revise engineering drawings and schematics
• Analytical skills for evaluating complex technical information
• Self-motivated, confident, and professional when working with internal and external customers
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship requirements

• Office:
  Will be required to sit at a desk using a computer, as well as stand and walk, for 8 hours or more per day
• Manufacturing:
  Will be required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach in various capacities throughout the workday

• Career opportunities vary dependent upon experience, education, career interests, and company opportunities