Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Industrial Water & Energy Systems

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will lead the design and execution of custom industrial systems for water heating, wastewater treatment, and energy recovery. This role ensures that projects are delivered safely, in compliance with relevant codes, and within scope, budget, and schedule. The ideal candidate will establish engineering standards, guide technical direction, and promote a culture of excellence and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high-performing engineering team, overseeing projects from order intake through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain design standards and technical documentation for water heating and wastewater treatment systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to product development and enhancement.
• Apply lean engineering principles to improve cost-efficiency, performance, and manufacturability.
• Standardize components and systems to streamline design processes and reduce variability.
• Lead the implementation of scalable engineering workflows for custom-built equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditures.
• Establish performance metrics and dashboards to monitor progress and drive accountability.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, conduct performance reviews, and support career growth.
• Oversee design and risk assessments (e.g., DFMEA, HAZOP), document control, and compliance with industry standards (ASME, UL, NFPA, ISO 9001).
• Maintain and release engineering documentation (P&IDs, 3D CAD models, BOMs, manuals) and integrate with ERP/PLM systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external engineering partners to ensure quality and specification compliance.
• Support proposal development with technical input and cost estimates, working closely with business development teams.
• Promote continuous improvement using lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, and PDCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in capital equipment design, including 3 years in a custom-engineered environment.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and process design; experience with combustion and wastewater treatment systems preferred.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems for process equipment.
• At least 2 years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience supporting field service and customer technical support.
• Proven track record in lean engineering, product standardization, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish engineering KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Certifications & Standards

• Working knowledge of ASME, AWS, UL, NSF, NEC, NFPA, IEC standards.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel (less than 20%) to manufacturing sites and supplier facilities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to manufacturing and supplier locations.
• Requires sitting, typing, and other sedentary activities; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• High level of mental and visual focus required for detailed engineering tasks.
• Must meet company attendance standards.