Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Engineering Manager | Plainville, CT | On-Site | Direct Hire | Up to $185,000

What Matters Most:

• Compensation up to $185,000 , based on experience
• Leadership responsibility for a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical product design
• Experience taking engineered products from design through qualification and manufacturing launch

Job Description:

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a technical team responsible for turning complex product concepts into reliable, production-ready solutions.

This position combines people leadership, technical oversight, and execution management . You will guide mechanical and electrical engineers through detailed design, testing, manufacturing preparation, product changes, and ongoing product improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who can challenge technical decisions, develop engineers, establish clear priorities, and improve how engineering projects move from design into manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical and electrical engineering resources supporting new designs, product modifications, testing, and production launch
• Provide technical direction during design reviews and ensure engineering work meets performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements
• Coordinate engineering activity with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product teams
• Establish project priorities, measurable goals, and operating metrics to improve engineering execution
• Strengthen design documentation, technical reviews, change control, and knowledge transfer practices
• Drive structured troubleshooting and corrective action when technical or production issues arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or product-focused organization
• Previous leadership experience supporting engineers responsible for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical products
• Strong understanding of product design, verification/testing, manufacturing readiness, and engineering change management
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as FMEA, 8D, A3, root cause analysis, or similar approaches
• Ability to review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design outputs; familiarity with SolidWorks and/or Altium is preferred

Benefits

• Base salary up to $185,000
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Retirement program
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term leadership opportunity within an established manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to influence engineering processes, team development, and future product launches

Your New Organization:

You will join an established, technically driven manufacturing organization developing sophisticated engineered products used across demanding commercial and industrial applications. The company values strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, collaboration, and leaders who can develop teams while improving how products move from engineering into production.

Your Career Partner:

The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm that partners with engineering and technical professionals nationwide. We are committed to thoughtful, high-quality career matches and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.