Engineering Manager - Sterling Engineering

Engineering Manager

100% Onsite Position - Scottsdale, AZ

Target Starting Salary: $100,000 - $130,000/year

No Direct Reports - Less than 5% travel

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and energetic Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering teams in the design, development, and delivery of custom, heavy, mobile automation solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of balancing leadership, technical expertise, and project management to ensure the successful execution of engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Assign projects and tasks, balancing workloads and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Recruit, onboard, and train engineering staff as needed.

Project Oversight:

• Oversee design and engineering processes from concept through production, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, production teams, and clients to define requirements, set timelines, and allocate resources.
• Monitor project progress, addressing technical challenges and providing guidance to resolve issues.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide high-level input on designs, including mechanical, electrical, and software components of automation systems.
• Stay updated on industry advancements, tools, and technologies to implement best practices.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, including SolidWorks models, schematics, and technical reports, and
• SolidWorks PDM implementation and administration experience.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all engineering outputs meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for design, development, and testing.

Strategic Planning:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, tools, and team capabilities.
• Collaborate with leadership to align engineering efforts with business goals.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field (master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in engineering within automation or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record in oversight of custom automation design, contracting, assembly, and commissioning.
• Formative experience with robotics systems and implementation.
• Heavy mobile industrial equipment experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable with managing multiple competing priorities.
• Exceptional at oversight and control of engineering processes in fast-paced environment.
• Advanced SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM experience.
• PLC programming knowledge.