[Remote] Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hernon is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Equipment Engineering function responsible for designing, developing, and supporting automated equipment and machinery for various industrial markets. The role involves ensuring engineering execution, technical quality, project delivery, and team performance while managing resources and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Equipment Engineering team across all phases of product development, including concept, design, validation, release, and lifecycle support
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical and electrical / controls engineering disciplines
• Ensure engineering designs meet customer specifications, applicable codes and standards, safety requirements, and internal quality standards
• Plan and allocate engineering resources to support active projects, development initiatives, and customer commitments
• Drive effective project execution by coordinating schedules, priorities, risks, and technical decisions
• Interface closely with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers, and Service to ensure alignment from quotation through delivery and support
• Support customer technical reviews, design reviews, FAT preparation, and technical discussions as required
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardization, modularity, reliability, and cost
• Promote sound engineering practices, documentation standards, and configuration control
• Secure and justify engineering-related capital investments, software, tools, and training required for team effectiveness
• Develop and manage engineering budgets related to labor, tools, and capital expenditures
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering function, including schedule adherence, design quality, rework, and resource utilization
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements as they apply to engineering activities
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain engineering talent in coordination with Human Resources and the General Manager
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and recommend compensation adjustments in line with company policies
• Define training needs and ensure technical and professional development of the engineering team
• Authorize departmental requisitions in accordance with company procedures
• Approve routine engineering-related expenditures up to established authorization limits
• Communicate effectively across the organization regarding project status, risks, and technical issues

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in an engineering leadership or management role
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
• Strong background in automated equipment, machinery design, and electromechanical systems
• Working knowledge of controls systems, automation architectures, and industrial standards
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Working knowledge of CAD systems and engineering documentation practices, with the ability to review, assess, and approve designs
• Solid understanding of quality systems and design control principles

Company Overview

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