Engineering Manager

Job Description

About the Role

The Engineering Manager leads the engineering function supporting the design, development, and continuous improvement of custom emergency vehicles. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management, process discipline, and cross functional collaboration. You’ll partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and sales to deliver safe, compliant, high quality vehicles on time and on cost.

What You’ll Do

Technical & Program Leadership

Lead vehicle design and engineering activities from concept through production release and lifecycle support

Own engineering standards, specifications, drawings, BOMs, and change control (ECR/ECO)

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., NFPA, FMVSS, SAE, electrical and safety requirements)

Support complex custom orders and resolve design-for-manufacturability issues

People Leadership

Build, coach, and develop a high performing engineering team (mechanical, electrical, and/or systems)

Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and drive accountability for results

Establish training plans, mentoring, and succession planning

Process & Continuous Improvement

Improve engineering workflows, documentation, and handoffs to Manufacturing

Drive standardization, modular design, and reuse to reduce cost and lead time

Analyze quality issues, rework, and warranty data to implement corrective actions

Cross Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations to support production schedules, capacity planning, and problem solving

Collaborate with Sales and Program Management on technical feasibility, options, and customer requirements

Work with Supply Chain to qualify parts, manage obsolescence, and support cost reduction

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related); Master’s preferred

7+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; 3+ years leading teams

Experience with custom or low volume/high mix products (vehicle, transportation, heavy equipment preferred)

Strong knowledge of CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), PLM, and ERP systems

Proven ability to manage change, prioritize work, and deliver results in a fast paced environment

Nice to Have

Emergency vehicle, automotive, or specialty vehicle experience

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and design-for-manufacture principles

Experience supporting regulatory compliance and customer audits

Why Join Us

Purpose driven work supporting first responders and communities

Opportunity to lead, build, and shape engineering strategy

Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities

Full-time