Engineering Manager

Position Description

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in a manufacturing environment?

Climate by Design International, Inc. (CDI) is a leader in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge custom and pre-engineered desiccant dehumidification and air handling systems. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering team. This is a critical role responsible for guiding projects from the initial purchase order through to the manufacturing floor, ensuring the delivery of safe, on-time, and cost-effective quality designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Guide, coach, and manage a diverse team of Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, Designers, and Drafters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.

• Drive Excellence: Oversee the submittal creation process to meet and exceed corporate lead-time and quality goals, ensuring designs are optimized for cost-effectiveness, quality, and manufacturability.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the company's strategic plan, prepare departmental goals and objectives, and monitor performance to ensure alignment with our vision.

• Process Improvement: Champion the continuous improvement of engineering processes, focusing on automation, design standardization, and enhanced productivity.

• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with sales, manufacturing, and operations teams to support sales requests, troubleshoot post-shipment issues, and drive quality initiatives that reduce costs and improve product reliability.

• Manage Resources: Coordinate engineering schedules, prioritize projects based on sales and capacity, and manage departmental budgets effectively.

Required Education & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 7 years of management experience overseeing an engineering department within a manufacturing operation.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in capital equipment.

• Sound knowledge and experience with desiccant and refrigeration technology is highly desired.

• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to develop and build high-performing teams.

• Exceptional technical knowledge and the ability to find high-value solutions for new challenges.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• A customer-focused mindset with an understanding of the principles of excellent customer service.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high-stress situations calmly and effectively.