Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to join our Gastonia team! As our Electrical Engineering Manager you will be responsible for managing a major engineering function within the reporting unit, with accountability for people, processes, and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined engineering function by setting objectives, planning work, allocating resources, and ensuring departmental performance aligns with operational and strategic goals
• Lead, develop, and evaluate engineering staff through hiring, training, motivation, performance management, and succession planning to ensure a capable and engaged team
• Direct the development of system requirements and specifications across multiple project phases, making decisions and recommendations that impact engineering and related divisional activities
• Oversee execution of engineering design, construction, installation, and ongoing support for facilities, systems, and technical policies and procedures within the assigned function
• Establish, monitor, and improve engineering processes, tools, and standards while managing budgets and ensuring adequate resources are available to support project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing professional engineers and engineering operations within a technical or industrial environment
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience with departmental budgeting, resource planning, and process management
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities, including design, implementation, and operational support
• Proven ability to develop system requirements, guide technical decision-making, and influence cross-functional outcomes
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance tactical execution and people
• 7-10 years of experience in design engineering and/or technical project management
• 7-10 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industry
• Experience with requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for safety-critical systems and equipment
• Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
• Track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in design engineering and/or technical project management
• 7-10 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industry
• Experience with requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for safety-critical systems and equipment
• Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
• Track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical engineering
• Project management and budgeting skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off
I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
I Health and Wellness Benefits
I Learning and Development Opportunities
I Referral Program
I Competitive Pay
I Recognition
I Employee Stock Purchase Plan
I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

$131,000 to $189,200 + bonus opportunity

Schedule

N/A