Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company-wide technical authority—final escalation point for complex engineering decisions, design challenges, and structural risk across all locations.
• Define and drive the engineering technical roadmap, including standards, tools, systems, and capabilities needed to support Locke’s growth to $100M and beyond.
• Participate in strategic planning at the leadership level, providing engineering perspective on capacity, capital investment, new product lines, and site expansion decisions.
• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team across all locations, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and professional development.
• Own the engineering department’s output: design accuracy, turnaround times, drawing quality, and compliance with structural codes and safety standards.
• Oversee and review structural design calculations, rebar drawings, and PE-stamped submittals for precast concrete products and systems.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Operations, Project Management, and Sales to align engineering capacity with project pipeline and production schedules.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce design cycle times, eliminate rework, and improve repeatability across projects.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, templates, and best practices to support consistent quality across all sites.
• Manage and grow relationships with outside engineers, consultants, and third-party reviewers.
• Lead feasibility and cost analysis efforts on new product lines, custom components, and capital projects.
• Ensure all engineering work meets applicable codes, customer specifications, and Locke quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with significant work in precast concrete or related manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role, with demonstrated success building engineering teams, elevating technical standards, and influencing organizational strategy.
• Deep expertise in precast concrete design, production processes, lifting/rigging, and applicable codes (ACI, PCI, ASCE).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Experience with multi-site or multi-plant operations preferred.
• Proficient in structural engineering software and tools; familiarity with CAD/detailing workflows a plus.
• Executive presence and communication skills—able to represent engineering at the leadership table and translate complex technical content for non-engineering stakeholders.
• High ownership mentality with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.

Why Join Locke Solutions?

We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and fostering an empowering work environment. We embrace innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Join us and be a part of a company that values its employees and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our industry.