Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Baker Engineering, LLC's core business centers around the design and development of high-tech, high-performance technologies for a variety of applications, from custom military and commercial engines, to engine components, to the production of parts and mechanical assemblies for other industries. Baker is a division of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC that is wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a Federally recognized Indian Tribe.

The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for a multi-disciplinary engineering team. This role balances people management, project execution, and stakeholder communication to deliver high-quality technical solutions. The Engineering Manager serves as a key bridge between internal technical teams and external customers, ensuring project alignment, driving professional growth, and maintaining resource responsibilities across all engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, multi-disciplinary technical team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback.
• Establish clear career paths and individual development plans for team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

• Oversee the technical execution of complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Ensure engineering outputs meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Remove technical roadblocks and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving.
• Review and approve technical designs, architectures, and documentation.

• Translate complex customer requirements into actionable engineering goals.
• Present technical updates, project milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to clients.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with customers to secure future business opportunities.

• Set engineering standards for structure and execution of programs
• Review and approve key technical designs
• Create standardized tools for engineering tasks
• Participate in technical reviews

• Forecast staffing needs to balance availability with demand and skills requirements
• Monitor staffing billable utilization
• Develop, track, and manage the engineering department and project budgets.
• Forecast long-term financial needs for tooling, training, and headcount.
• Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with financial targets.

• Reporting and oversight of KPI's for engineering team
• Interfaces with manufacturing and assembly teams
• Perform CAD design utilizing Creo software (multiple modules) when needed
• Write proposals and reports
• Other duties as requested by upper management

Minimum Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a collaborative environment
• Creo software experience – latest version
• BS in Mechanical Engineering (at minimum)
• Hands-on engineering skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Combustion engine experience
• Ability to manage projects and people
• US citizen/ITAR compliant

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50lb rarely

Stand/walk up to 8 hours per day

Bend occasionally

Reach/work above shoulders occasionally

Twist rarely

Fine manipulations frequently to occasionally

Gross manipulation frequently to occasionally

Push/pull frequently to occasionally

Sit a desk workstation for up to 8 hours per day

Work Environment

Climate-controlled shop

Office environment

Travel

This position may require travel up to 25% of the time

Position Type

This is a full-time exempt position

Relocation

Relocation expenses are not provided

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.