Engineering Manager

MRO Engineering Manager Houston, TX (Onsite) Competitive Compensation, 15% target bonus, Full Benefits Immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to lead engineering and quality functions at a regional service center for a profitable division of a Multi-Billion publicly traded diversified manufacturer. This role is responsible for managing all technical activities supporting inspection, repair, and overhaul of complex rotating equipment, ensuring high-quality execution and on‑time delivery for customer commitments. The Engineering Manager will serve as the technical leader on‑site, partnering closely with operations, sales, and supply chain while also collaborating with the broader global engineering team. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and technical excellence. Leads and develops the Regional Service Center engineering team, providing guidance, coaching, and technical direction. Oversees all engineering and quality activities associated with inspection, repair, and overhaul of rotating equipment. Directs teardown evaluations, determining failure modes and defining scope of repair for customer equipment. Ensures all engineering outputs meet company standards, customer specifications, and AGMA requirements. Drives execution of high‑quality, on‑time inspection and repair services across all projects. Performs reverse engineering activities as required to support repair and manufacturing processes. Reviews and interprets customer technical requirements to ensure alignment with project execution. Acts as key technical liaison across sales, supply chain, operations, and external suppliers. Partners with shop personnel to support execution of complex repair and rebuild projects. Oversees assembly, testing, and final inspection processes to ensure quality and delivery commitments are achieved. Provides technical reports and documentation in accordance with contractual requirements. Leads project management efforts for breakdowns, technically complex repairs, and high‑value orders. Supports customer service functions with estimating, technical input, and project status updates. Ensures responsiveness to customer needs, including participation in customer visits and technical presentations. Provides technical oversight for subcontracted work performed by external vendors. Maintains accuracy and integrity of engineering reports, data packages, and documentation. Oversees quality control activities, including calibration, corrective actions, and audit compliance. Collaborates with the global engineering organization to drive best practices and continuous improvement. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc 1215+ years of experience in rotating equipment design, engineering, or repair (gearboxes, power transmission systems, or similar). Strong proficiency in CAD and general PC‑based engineering tools. Solidworks experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams within a service, repair, or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of inspection, repair, and overhaul processes for industrial equipment. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing demands, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment. Experience working cross‑functionally with sales, operations, and supply chain teams. Comfortable interfacing with customers and delivering technical presentations. Willingness to travel occasionally ( Why is This a Great Opportunity: $100M Division of $5B Global Diversified Manufacturer. Role is open due to Retirement impending in December Manages a Team of 4 other Mechanical Engineers Extremely Stable and Growinglanded new contracts so revenues going up #J-18808-Ljbffr