Engineering Manager

$120k - $150k

Direct Recruiters, Inc.

Kentucky

Engineering Manager
Posted on 08/11/2026

Location

Central Kentucky

Description

Engineering Manager – Mechanical Focus

Location: Central Kentucky (Must be willing to relocate!)

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000

Relocation Assistance Available

We are partnering with a growing robotics and industrial automation company seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a small mechanical engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while developing and mentoring others.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Lead and mentor a small mechanical engineering team
Provide technical direction for custom robotics and automation systems
Oversee mechanical design from concept through build and implementation
Serve as a technical resource for engineers, customers, and internal teams
Review designs, troubleshoot challenges, and improve engineering processes
Collaborate with controls, manufacturing, project management, and leadership
Help maintain project schedules and engineering standards

Minimum Skills & Abilities

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of mechanical engineering experience preferred
Robotics and industrial automation experience required
Previous engineering leadership or team lead experience
Strong custom machine/system design background
Automation integrator experience strongly preferred
SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD experience
Automotive automation experience is a plus
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Engineering degree preferred; significant relevant experience will be considered

Minimum Education & Experience

BS, Mechanical Engineering

Back to All Careers

Apply

Vacancy posted 6 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Engineering Manager in Kentucky vacancy

Engineering Manager
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Engineering Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure objectives are met within established timelines and budgets. This includes leading internal and external project review meetings, maintaining key...
Suggested
Full time
Adient
Georgetown, KY
4 days ago
Project Engineering Manager - Relocation
...make a real impact. Apply Now!THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:Join our Engineering team and become a driving force in transforming production processes... ...needs of our customers and consumers!As a Project Engineering Manager, you’ll apply your expertise in science and mathematics to...
Suggested
Full time
Contract work
For contractors
Work at office
Relocation
Relocation package
Smithfield Foods
Grayson, KY
4 days ago
Engineering Manager
...Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Engineering and Maintenance Manager manages assigned resources and provides directions to direct reports in a manner that ensures all safety, quality,...
Suggested
Temporary work
Flexible hours
US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC
Holland, KY
2 days ago
Engineering Manager
$80k - $120k
?? Transportation Engineer / $80k-$120k / Great Place To Work! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Finlay Are you a fit? Easy Apply... ..., state, and federal permitting; utility relocation; access management. Exposure to a mix of technical specialties: signal design,...
Suggested
Work at office
Local area
Relocation
Flexible hours
Jobot
Richmond, KY
3 days ago
Engineering Manager
$7.25 per hour
...Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location. Job Purpose The Engineering Manager is responsible for carrying out the Plant Engineering functions at multiple locations including project management, capital...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Full time
Work experience placement
Local area
Worldwide
Shift work
EnerSys
Richmond, KY
4 days ago
Engineering Manager (Liquid Cooling)
$130k - $160k
...Permanent Number of Position: 1 Reporting to: Director of Engineering Location: Glasgow, KY About Us At Tate we are... ...worldwide scale. About the Role The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing Manifolds for liquid cooling...
Permanent employment
Full time
For contractors
Work at office
Worldwide
Tate Access Floors Inc
Glasgow, KY
25 days ago
Engineering Manager
...Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering... ...innovative products to market. Job Responsibilities: Manages and supports the engineering function and ensures the...
Permanent employment
Summer work
Local area
Magna Services
Bowling Green, KY
3 days ago
Aviation Civil Engineering Manager
...Full Time Exempt /On-siteFoth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years... ...and we are seeking an experienced Aviation Civil Engineering Manager to provide technical engineering leadership and project...
Full time
Work at office
Flexible hours
Foth
Louisville, KY
4 days ago
Project Engineering Manager
$125k - $155k
...Project Engineering Manager Location: Ashland, KY Salary: $125-155K plus bonus Job Summary of the Project Engineering Manager: As a Project Engineering Manager, you'll apply expertise in science and math to lead and execute large-scale, complex technical projects...
Contract work
For contractors
Work at office
Gallman Consulting
Ashland, KY
6 days ago
Cyber Identity - PlainID/PBAC Engineering Manager II
$134.5k - $265.1k
...ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to... ...including PlainID. This role combines deep technical ownership with engineering expertise, governance, and stakeholder management.Work you’ll...
Local area
Visa sponsorship
Deloitte
Louisville, KY
3 days ago
Senior Engineering Manager
...Kindeva Drug Delivery ROLE SUMMARY The Engineering Manager will be responsible for building and administering a comprehensive capital spend program, managing high-impact capital projects, and leadership of Engineering staff at the Kindeva Lexington manufacturing...
For contractors
Local area
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Lexington, KY
22 hours ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager
...Description Job Description JQOL is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer. We are actively looking for a great candidate to join our... ....The chosen applicant will be integrally involved in project management, client relations, and staff allocation. As well as plan...
Work experience placement
Work at office
JQOL
Louisville, KY
10 days ago
Design Engineering Manager (multiple openings)
Employer Website PostingEmployer: Prysmian Cables & Systems USA LLCTitle: Design Engineering Manager (multiple openings)Worksite Location: 4 Tesseneer Dr., Highland Heights, KY 41076Duties: Manage workload/activities of personnel supporting the plants assigned to the business...
Full time
Work at office
Local area
Prysmian Group
Highland Heights, KY
3 days ago
Engineering - Project Manager II
...Project Manager Electric Utilities Capital Projects (Lexington, KY) The Project Manager is the single point of accountability for... ...project status and risk. Direct cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, procurement, and operations. Analyze project...
For contractors
JY Legner Associates, Inc.
Lexington, KY
19 hours ago
Engineering Project Delivery Manager (Water Resources)
...and Instagram.Primary RoleUnder the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery this role will be responsible... ...Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities...
Contract work
Work experience placement
Casual work
Work at office
Local area
Night shift
American Water
Lexington, KY
4 days ago
Solar Engineering Manager
...About the job Solar Engineering Manager Location: ***Chicago, IL*** About Us Charlie Mike has partnered with a national leader offering comprehensive energy solutions (Solar, CHP, Battery, Storage) to commercial and industrial clients across the country...
Contract work
Charlie Mike Recruiting
Lexington, KY
19 hours ago
Cyber Identity - FDE Engineering Manager
$155.6k - $306.8k
Position Summary As an Engineering Manager in Deloitte Cyber’s Digital Trust & Privacy practice, you will help clients solve complex identity, access, and data protection challenges through AI-enabled engineering solutions. This role sits at the intersection of...
Local area
Visa sponsorship
Deloitte
Louisville, KY
1 day ago
Cyber Identity - CIAM Engineering Manager
$134.5k - $265.1k
...ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to... ...Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.Work you'll doAs an Engineering Manager II on the Deloitte Cyber team, you will be responsible...
Local area
Visa sponsorship
Deloitte
Louisville, KY
3 days ago
Engineering Office Manager
...Job Description Job Description Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Engineering Office Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY . This position is responsible for complex engineering design...
Temporary work
Work at office
Volkert Inc
Lexington, KY
more than 2 months ago
Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager
DESCRIPTION: The Civil Engineering Assistant Project Manager provides overall project support and task management assistance to the Project Manager (PM) and Senior Project Manager on individual projects. The Assistant Project Manager shall support project development from...
Local area
Duplantis Design Group
Covington, KY
19 hours ago
Senior Maintenance and Engineering Manager
$7.25 per hour
...Schedule and Shift Requirements First (Day) Job Description The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Senior Manager, Maintenance & Engineering to be responsible for leading a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and maintenance professionals in a complex...
Hourly pay
Full time
Contract work
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Shift work
Avantor
Paris, KY
23 hours ago
Chief Engineer
...Description Job Description SummitMedia LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer for our Louisville, KY market. Duties include installation,... ...written communication skills required while interacting with management and staff. Must be able to lift SOlbs, have a clean driving...
Local area
Remote work
SummitMedia LLC
Louisville, KY
more than 2 months ago
Director of Engineering
...Center is just a skybridge walk away. SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences... ...from an apprenticeship, advance-training program for operating engineers recognized by the industry trade. Or any other combination of...
Full time
Temporary work
Apprenticeship
Work at office
Flexible hours
Night shift
Weekend work
Spire Hospitality
Covington, KY
3 days ago
Director of Engineering
...Director of Engineering - Custom Automation & Process Solutions A leading provider of engineered solutions is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and manage cross-functional engineering, service, and shop teams in the design and delivery of engineered-to-order...
Work at office
Beneficial Talent Source
Louisville, KY
6 hours ago
Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer As Chief Engineer, you’ll lead the maintenance and engineering operations of the property, ensuring all building systems... ..., and facilities operate safely and efficiently. You’ll manage a team, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance...
Contract work
Work at office
Local area
Flexible hours
Night shift
Afternoon shift
Hospitality Ventures
Lexington, KY
4 days ago
Chief Engineer
$32.3 - $38 per hour
...Job Title Chief Engineer Job Description Summary POSITION SUMMARY Chief Engineer is responsible for the effective daily leadership of his/her staff, managing the engineering program to the highest level of quality work and customer service as well as the administration...
Minimum wage
For contractors
Work experience placement
Work at office
Flexible hours
Shift work
Cushman & Wakefield
Louisville, KY
4 days ago
Chief Engineer- Shore Based
...Job Description Ingram Marine Group is seeking an Chief Engineer - Shore Based in Columbus, KY . This position is responsible... ...identify and employ appropriate safety practices in order to manage risks Able to effectively communicate and cooperate with a team...
Monday to Friday
Ingram Barge Company
Columbus, KY
more than 2 months ago
Manager - Engineering MRRP
$7.25 per hour
...including maintenance and repair during catastrophic failure, and manage the company's main replacement and rehabilitation program (... ...callouts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering; and seven (7) years of engineering experience; and three...
Hourly pay
Full time
Contract work
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Relocation
Shift work
Louisville Water Company
Louisville, KY
4 days ago
Chief Engineer
...impacting those around us. Career Growth & Learning - 40% of our management hires are internal promotions! Invest in Your Future - 401... ...What You Will Do: Lead, train, and mentor an engineering team that keeps safety, service, and standards at the core....
Flexible hours
Night shift
Weekend work
Atrium Hospitality
Bowling Green, KY
20 days ago
Chief Engineer
$18 per hour
...Job Description Job Description Chief Engineer "Join the Residence Inn Lexington Family and Build a Legacy of Hospitality!" Job... ...in the hotel shuttle as needed. Communicate with the General Manager to ensure all materials, tools, and supplies are available or...
Hourly pay
Full time
Monday to Friday
Shift work
Night shift
Weekend work
Day shift
Residence Inn Lexington, 1080 Newtown Pike, Lexington 40511
Lexington, KY
more than 2 months ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Engineering Manager. Be the first to apply!