Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Lead the future of vacuum and leak testing technology. LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team and help drive the next phase of growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for developing engineers, improving engineering workflows, and ensuring the successful execution of complex customer-driven projects. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and a proven people manager who can mentor engineers at all stages of their careers while building a high-performing engineering organization.

About LACO: LACO Technologies designs and manufactures highly engineered vacuum and leak testing systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead the development of custom equipment used by customers such as SpaceX, NASA, Boeing, Apple, and other global technology leaders. Our engineers solve complex multidisciplinary challenges in a high-paced environment involving mechanical design, controls, automation, software integration, and advanced system architecture. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, develop engineering talent, and help shape the future direction of both our products and engineering organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team consisting of Mechanical and Controls Engineers.
• Improve engineering workflow efficiency, project execution, and resource planning.
• Establish accountability, performance expectations, and professional development plans for engineering staff.
• Oversee customer-specific product design activities from concept through manufacturing release and customer implementation.
• Provide systems-level leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, vacuum, and leak testing technologies to ensure integrated solutions meet customer and business requirements.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and Executive Leadership.
• Participate in customer design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Support long-term engineering strategy, organizational growth, and technology road maps.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, automation, capital equipment, vacuum systems, leak testing systems, or related industries.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing engineers across multiple experience levels.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong project leadership skills with experience moving products from concept through production.
• Demonstrated success of coaching, mentoring, and developing technical talent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vacuum systems, leak testing systems, or highly engineered custom equipment.
• Strong equipment engineering design background.
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines.
• Master's degree in engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience supporting Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits: We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

Benefits: LACO offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal protection services
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Company-sponsored events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE, including disability/veterans

Your location: This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Application process: Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.