Engineering Manager - Systems and Software (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

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Job Duties:

Crown Equipment is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead systems and software development for vehicle products. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering support.

• Lead and manage a systems and software engineering team (systems, software, electrical engineers, and technical leads)
• Plan, resource, and supervise product development projects to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals
• Provide technical guidance and contribute directly to engineering and design challenges as needed
• Ensure designs meet product requirements and company/industry standards through reviews and testing
• Champion new product development, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with customers, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver competitive, customer-focused solutions
• Communicate project status, priorities, and expectations to leadership and stakeholders
• Develop and mentor team members through performance management and talent development
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Internal Title: Group Leader Systems and Software

Onsite Work: A reasonable commute is necessary for this fully onsite position. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Related Terms: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving, Automotive Engineer, Automated Forklift, Autonomous Development Engineer, Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV), Autonomous Vehicle Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle Technology, Connected & Automated Vehicle (CAV), Driver Assistance Systems, Electronic Engineer, Embedded Software, Engineering Supervisor, Product Development, Product Engineer, Automation Engineer Robotics, Self-Driving Cars, Software Developer, Vehicle Dynamics Systems Development, Vehicle Integration, Vehicular Automation, Vehicle Electrical Systems Development, Matlab Development, Simulink Development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of product development experience, including model-based embedded control system design (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow)
• Project management and supervisory experience
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel with overnight stays up to 5%
• Reliable transportation for local travel between company sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lift truck or vehicle systems, driver assistance, or vehicle dynamics
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or automotive experience
• Familiarity with embedded software tools and technologies (e.g., C/C++, Git, CAN tools, Python, Jira, Agile methods)

Work Authorization:

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities