Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

The Engineering Leader will be responsible for driving a high-performing team of 8-10 electrical designers and engineers. This leader will ensure the successful execution of engineering projects in alignment with company objectives, emphasizing continuous improvement, technical excellence, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical direction and project leadership for engineering models, services, and capabilities that support business goals.
• Offer hands-on technical oversight and support to team members to ensure project deadlines and budgets are met.
• Apply broad cross-functional business knowledge to generate improvements and build internal customer alignment.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological developments, sharing relevant insights with the team to enhance efficiency.
• Assess and improve engineering processes to drive productivity and quality.
• Set clear priorities aligned with stakeholder needs; coordinate cross-department efforts to maintain schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to optimize scheduling and project execution.
• Foster continuous team improvement by aligning individual capabilities and aspirations with business needs; develop action plans to close skill gaps.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to uphold high performance standards across the team.
• Engage in direct engineering work when necessary.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, toolsets, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to elevate team performance through leadership and coaching.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Capable of thriving in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in engineering design software; Electrical CAD (e.g., EPLAN) experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years plus of professional engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience implementing CAD tool and vault framework standardizations.
• Background in custom or semi-custom OEM equipment within low-volume, high-capital manufacturing environments.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.