Engineering Manager

Our History

The Storyteller Overland vibe started out as a drawing on a restaurant napkin in 2017 illustrating a desire to help people live more adventurous lives. Back then, very few had ever heard of an adventure van, and some at the restaurant table with CEO Jeffrey Hunter had doubts it would ever sell. The company officially launched in 2018 with a humble yet confident team of seven employees.

Over the next year, we worked on launching our MODE 4x4 and finding dealer partners to work with, and finally, the dream was turning into a reality. We’ve been fortunate to be full speed ahead since then. We’ve added sister companies to our galaxy and built out quite an impressive team – hopefully you included. We hit 500 vans built, then 1,000, then so many more that these milestones became difficult to keep track of.

We’ve added new vehicles to our lineup and have built a massive community of like‑minded adventurers that also continues to grow. As we reflect on our history, though, we remind ourselves that our best ideas are still ahead of us, not behind us. Here’s to saying yes to the next grand adventure!

We are proud to have a people‑centered, values‑driven culture, which means we focus less on rules & transacting and more on values & transforming. Our goal is to create workplaces and spaces where great people can do great things in order to thrive and flourish both professionally and personally.

As the Engineering Manager, you will lead the Engineering department. The Engineering department is responsible for assisting in the development of new product lines and improving current product lines as well as creating effective manufacturing workflows, tools, aids, and factory production layouts to meet the production demand line schedule, and sales commitments. This may include cost engineering, new production techniques, materials, design revisions, design and development of production equipment and utilization and components to support the production line and product delivery demand.

Your quality department will ensure that the Production Standards of Excellence are achieved to maintain our competitive advantage in the marketplace and company growth objectives. You will naturally be a superior brand ambassador of our reputation within our vibrant community of vanlifers, adventure seekers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

• Execute the engineering vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with Production Standards of Excellence through collaboration with TED, Quality, and Production teams,
• Lead the engineering execution of new product development, ensuring engineering deliverables are met through effective planning, leadership, and cross‑functional coordination to support growth objectives,
• Develop and maintain deep familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., RVIA), ensuring engineering practices, designs, and documentation remain compliant,
• Build and retain a high‑performing engineering team by recruiting, hiring, training, and developing top talent—ensuring individuals are empowered and operating at peak efficiency,
• Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple manufacturing processes and systems, driving data‑informed decision‑making, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives,
• Contribute to the development of a strategic manufacturing roadmap that supports product scalability, cost optimization, volume growth, and enhanced quality,
• Ensure seamless cross‑functional collaboration across departments throughout the full new product lifecycle—from concept and design through to production and post‑launch refinement,
• Oversee the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process for the applicable product line, ensuring timely tracking, communication, and execution of all design and process updates,
• Manage risk and drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements that reduce inefficiencies, improve outcomes, and enable sustainable growth,
• Contribute to the overall success of the Storyteller Galaxy by co‑elevating with all team members through collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie,
• Perform…