Engineering Manager

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Engineering Manager for a full‑time, direct‑hire position located in Grapevine, TX. This role is 100% onsite and involves leading a high‑performing engineering team to ensure projects, products, and processes align with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities across quality assurance, testing, production, and R&D 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.
• 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

• 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.
• At least two (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.