MANAGING ENGINEER

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering teams to build a high-performing and engaged group.
• Oversee resource management, ensuring that projects are fashioned appropriately to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and one-on-ones, providing constructive feedback and performance assessments.
• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Cook up with cross-functional teams—such as product management, quality assurance, and operations—to ensure project coherence.
• Monitor project milestones, track deliverables, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Review and approve technical designs, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Act as the principal subject matter expert, guiding the team on complex technical challenges and troubleshooting emerging issues.
• Evaluate and integrate innovative technologies, processes, or tools that enhance productivity and quality.
• Act as a key liaison between the engineering sections and executive leadership, translating technical requirements into actionable business strategies.
• Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and risk assessments to both internal and external personnel.
• Ensure transparent communication across teams, fostering an environment of accountability and collaboration.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices and quality control standards.
• Lead post-project reviews to analyze successes and areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Promote and support initiatives for process enhancement, efficiency, and innovation.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective leadership, mentorship, and team building.
• Capable of driving organizational change and cultivating a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Deep technical knowledge and the ability to understand and critically assess complex engineering problems.
• Experience with modern design methodologies, process improvement strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Proficient in planning, coordinating, and executing projects while managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Lean, or Project Management Professional) that drive operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate across sections and external personnel to deliver integrated solutions.
• Demonstrated analytical skills applied to troubleshooting, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
• Able to foresee challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement sustainable solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license as issued by the appropriate state licensing board.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive engineering experience, including complex design projects and a track record of adherence to regulatory and quality standards, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.