{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"392b751ad2dfa9c82ea3591a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/392b751ad2dfa9c82ea3591a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/392b751ad2dfa9c82ea3591a","title":"Engineering Manager","description":"Role Summary: This newly created leadership position oversees the engineering department, focusing on the development of bespoke manufacturing machinery and tailored technical solutions. You will provide expert mechanical design guidance, foster innovative problem-solving, and ensure rigorous process adherence while managing the entire lifecycle of projects from initial client requirements to final delivery and installation.\n\nPosition Details\n\nRelocation support is not provided, and no per diem is available.\nExpect to travel for business purposes between 15% and 20% of the time.\n\nFinancial Package\n\nThe starting salary range is $110,000 to $125,000, supplemented by a 5% bonus opportunity.\n\nKey Competencies\n\nLeadership centered on design excellence.\nInnovative approaches to complex challenges.\nStrict adherence to validation and process standards.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBackgrounds in HACCP or food-grade environments are advantageous but not mandatory.\nExperience within regulated design sectors is prioritized over specific industry history.\nWe are aiming to onboard the successful candidate as quickly as possible.\n\nProfessional Qualifications\n\nSix to eight years of experience in engineering management with a heavy emphasis on design.\nProven track record in directing mechanical design for custom-engineered products.\nAbility to drive creative solutions by applying a holistic, full-system perspective to design choices.\nHelp maintain high quality by enforcing strict validation, documentation, and manufacturability standards.\nHelp ensure project success by effectively managing team priorities, budgets, and technical risks.\nA Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\nDesired Attributes\n\nExperience in regulated sectors such as electronics, food, aerospace, or life sciences.\nKnowledge of sanitary design, FDA, CFIA, or HACCP protocols.\nExpertise in industrial automation or electrical controls.\nExperience with ERP systems, parts management, or custom equipment estimating.\nProfessional Engineer license, Lean/Six Sigma certification, PMP, or a Master’s degree.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nHelp drive team performance by mentoring and developing a group of seven to eight designers.\nSupervise the creation of mechanical designs, BOMs, calculations, and formal reviews.\nHelp ensure project milestones are met by overseeing schedules, budgets, and scope from concept to completion.\nDevelop and implement standardized procedures for CAD, documentation, and engineering parts.\nAssist in the evaluation of technical feasibility and quoting for custom projects.\nHelp optimize production outcomes by collaborating with manufacturing to improve design quality and cost-efficiency.\nIntegrate mechanical designs with necessary automation and electrical components.\nEngage directly with clients to address technical requirements and project-specific solutions.\n\nOrganizational Structure\n\nThis role reports directly to the VP of Operations.\nYou will be responsible for the direct supervision of seven to eight design professionals.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Sales, Quality, Production, and installation teams.\nThis is a hands-on management position requiring a deep understanding of the full manufacturing and engineering workflow.\nWe are prioritizing an immediate start for this position.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nSolid background in mechanical design and manufacturing environments.\nDemonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and manage complex project priorities.\nProficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.\nDeep understanding of design for manufacturability and production methodologies.\nExperience in defining and maintaining technical documentation and engineering standards.\nHelp minimize technical risk by proactively managing project budgets and timelines.\nStrong communication skills for effective customer-facing technical decision-making.\nAbility to travel up to 20% of the time, primarily for site visits during project initiation.\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile\n\nWe are seeking an engineering leader with a background in automation, custom machinery, or engineered manufacturing. The ideal individual maintains a hands-on connection to design work while managing a team, effectively balancing project execution, technical design, compliance, and customer needs.\n\nDaily Expectations\n\nEvaluate ongoing design tasks and set engineering priorities.\nProvide guidance to designers regarding project hurdles and technical challenges.\nConduct thorough reviews of design decisions, calculations, drawings, and BOMs.\nCoordinate activities with sales, procurement, quality, and production departments.\nParticipate in client meetings to support the development of custom solutions.\nHelp maintain project health by monitoring deliverables, costs, and schedules.\n\nWorkflow Overview\n\nDesign leadership, team management, design reviews, project execution, manufacturing coordination, customer support, quoting, and standards validation.","company":"Accelera","rawCompany":"accelera","city":"Erlanger","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-02T12:54:23.188Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Manager","description":"Role Summary: This newly created leadership position oversees the engineering department, focusing on the development of bespoke manufacturing machinery and tailored technical solutions. You will provide expert mechanical design guidance, foster innovative problem-solving, and ensure rigorous process adherence while managing the entire lifecycle of projects from initial client requirements to final delivery and installation.\n\nPosition Details\n\nRelocation support is not provided, and no per diem is available.\nExpect to travel for business purposes between 15% and 20% of the time.\n\nFinancial Package\n\nThe starting salary range is $110,000 to $125,000, supplemented by a 5% bonus opportunity.\n\nKey Competencies\n\nLeadership centered on design excellence.\nInnovative approaches to complex challenges.\nStrict adherence to validation and process standards.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBackgrounds in HACCP or food-grade environments are advantageous but not mandatory.\nExperience within regulated design sectors is prioritized over specific industry history.\nWe are aiming to onboard the successful candidate as quickly as possible.\n\nProfessional Qualifications\n\nSix to eight years of experience in engineering management with a heavy emphasis on design.\nProven track record in directing mechanical design for custom-engineered products.\nAbility to drive creative solutions by applying a holistic, full-system perspective to design choices.\nHelp maintain high quality by enforcing strict validation, documentation, and manufacturability standards.\nHelp ensure project success by effectively managing team priorities, budgets, and technical risks.\nA Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.\n\nDesired Attributes\n\nExperience in regulated sectors such as electronics, food, aerospace, or life sciences.\nKnowledge of sanitary design, FDA, CFIA, or HACCP protocols.\nExpertise in industrial automation or electrical controls.\nExperience with ERP systems, parts management, or custom equipment estimating.\nProfessional Engineer license, Lean/Six Sigma certification, PMP, or a Master’s degree.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nHelp drive team performance by mentoring and developing a group of seven to eight designers.\nSupervise the creation of mechanical designs, BOMs, calculations, and formal reviews.\nHelp ensure project milestones are met by overseeing schedules, budgets, and scope from concept to completion.\nDevelop and implement standardized procedures for CAD, documentation, and engineering parts.\nAssist in the evaluation of technical feasibility and quoting for custom projects.\nHelp optimize production outcomes by collaborating with manufacturing to improve design quality and cost-efficiency.\nIntegrate mechanical designs with necessary automation and electrical components.\nEngage directly with clients to address technical requirements and project-specific solutions.\n\nOrganizational Structure\n\nThis role reports directly to the VP of Operations.\nYou will be responsible for the direct supervision of seven to eight design professionals.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Sales, Quality, Production, and installation teams.\nThis is a hands-on management position requiring a deep understanding of the full manufacturing and engineering workflow.\nWe are prioritizing an immediate start for this position.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nSolid background in mechanical design and manufacturing environments.\nDemonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and manage complex project priorities.\nProficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.\nDeep understanding of design for manufacturability and production methodologies.\nExperience in defining and maintaining technical documentation and engineering standards.\nHelp minimize technical risk by proactively managing project budgets and timelines.\nStrong communication skills for effective customer-facing technical decision-making.\nAbility to travel up to 20% of the time, primarily for site visits during project initiation.\n\nIdeal Candidate Profile\n\nWe are seeking an engineering leader with a background in automation, custom machinery, or engineered manufacturing. The ideal individual maintains a hands-on connection to design work while managing a team, effectively balancing project execution, technical design, compliance, and customer needs.\n\nDaily Expectations\n\nEvaluate ongoing design tasks and set engineering priorities.\nProvide guidance to designers regarding project hurdles and technical challenges.\nConduct thorough reviews of design decisions, calculations, drawings, and BOMs.\nCoordinate activities with sales, procurement, quality, and production departments.\nParticipate in client meetings to support the development of custom solutions.\nHelp maintain project health by monitoring deliverables, costs, and schedules.\n\nWorkflow Overview\n\nDesign leadership, team management, design reviews, project execution, manufacturing coordination, customer support, quoting, and standards validation.","datePosted":"2026-10-02T12:54:23.188Z","dateModified":"2026-10-02T12:54:23.188Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Accelera","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Erlanger","addressRegion":"KY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"392b751ad2dfa9c82ea3591a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/392b751ad2dfa9c82ea3591a"}}