Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Our client is a long-established manufacturer with decades of innovation and a strong focus on customer collaboration, they help organizations solve challenging problems and bring advanced automation systems to life. Our client partners closely with engineers and OEMs to design durable, precision-driven products that improve efficiency and reliability in complex applications across industries. Now, in addition, they are partnering with entities that need their engineering as a service in designing system level products, this is a recent growth opportunity for our client.

This position is a hands-on Engineering Manager who leads a Product & Systems Engineering team. This role is responsible for execution, technical direction, and team development in a low-volume, high-mix environment. The position is responsible for new product development, sustaining engineering, controls integration, and customer-specific solutions, with a strong emphasis on system-level thinking and product architecture. Worksite Location: Onsite, West Minneapolis, MN area Salary Range: Competitive base salary (aligned with experience, ideal salary range of $145 - $155k with performance-based incentives or bonus opportunities. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, life insurance), retirement savings plan with employer contribution and paid time off and professional development support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate engineering goals aligned with business priorities
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new product development, research initiatives, and customer programs
• Drive execution, proactively manage risks, and ensure delivery across cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
• Recruit, develop, and lead engineering talent through coaching and performance management
• Promote disciplined engineering processes from digital design and simulation through validation and production
• Apply best practices such as statistical methods, continuous improvement (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma), and emerging digital tools
• Contribute technically to the design of electro-mechanical systems, including components such as motors, drives, sensors, and precision mechanical assemblies

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience in automation, robotics, or related systems
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in a cross-functional environment
• Strong background in machine design and electro-mechanical systems, with high mechanical aptitude preferred
• Looking for someone to apply critical thinking skills - ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive data-informed decisions that are right for the team, situation and the company.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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