Engineering Manager

Description

Description

The Engineering Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving technical excellence, team development, and cross-functional collaboration across Demco’s engineering operations. This position is responsible for aligning engineering standards between locations, overseeing project execution, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Through strategic coordination and hands-on mentorship, the Engineering Manager ensures that Demco’s engineering team delivers high-quality, efficient, and market-responsive solutions.

Primary Duties

Operational Leadership

• Ensure proactive management and leadership of all activities related to the accuracy and application of Demco Engineering Standards.
• Contribute to refining department processes and strengthening risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in regularly scheduled cross-location meetings to ensure alignment and consistency in engineering standard practices.
• Oversee timely completion of engineering change requests (RFCs); filter and assign tasks to appropriate team members
• Support achievement of department goals through strategic planning and execution

Team Management & Development

• Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports to discuss performance, workload, challenges, and solutions.
• Schedule weekly meetings for remote and new hires.
• Schedule bi-weekly or monthly meetings for tenured employees.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports, ensuring alignment with individual and department goals.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new employees, including intern opportunities.
• Lead weekly department meetings to align goals, share updates, and foster collaboration.
• Promote a culture of motivation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the engineering team.
• Schedule weekly meetings for remote and new hires.
• Schedule bi-weekly or monthly meetings for tenured employees.

Project Oversight

• Generate and manage team workload reports.
• Assess and evaluate project outcomes.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support employee development.
• Oversee team projects, communicate obstacles, and propose solutions that may impact project timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Demco leadership, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
• Participate in cross-functional product development brainstorming sessions to drive innovation and align engineering with market needs.
• Provide engineering support to Customer Service, assisting with technical inquiries and issue resolution.

Join a team where your leadership and engineering expertise help shape the future of Demco’s agriculture, RV, and trailer component products. Apply today to be part of a company that values fresh ideas, hands-on problem solving, and working together to get things done.

Requirements

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 7 years  of engineering experience, and minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred.
• Experience conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and managing team dynamics.
• Proven experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in agricultural or trailer equipment industries.
• Familiarity with engineering change management processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, design principles, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving process improvements and innovation.
• Ability  to analyze complex engineering challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including resource planning, and timeline management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, present technical information clearly, and drive consensus across departments.