Engineering Manager

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Engineering Manager to join a client in Grapevine, TX. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Engineering Manager will lead and oversee the daily operations of a high-performing engineering team, ensuring projects, products, and processes align with company objectives. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and operational excellence to drive innovation, quality, and on-time delivery across engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities:

People Leadership & Supervision

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent
• Manage day-to-day departmental workflows and resource allocation
• Provide regular performance feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations
• Address employee performance issues, including discipline and terminations, in alignment with company policies

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development for new and existing product lines
• Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent initiatives, developing timelines, budgets, and cost projections
• Ensure projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgetary requirements
• Review engineering work for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Facilitate clear communication between clients, customers, and engineering teams to ensure requirements, scope, and expectations are well understood

Strategy, Process & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Develop, manage, and execute the engineering department budget
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors and partners
• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, industry trends, and best practices, applying insights to improve product quality and production efficiency
• Perform additional duties as needed to support organizational goals

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong foundation in engineering theory, design principles, applied mathematics, and physics
• Proven leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire high performance
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required)
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or management responsibilities
• 2 years of management experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.