Engineering Manager

State of Indiana•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

The Engineering Manager oversees engineering and product development across Indiana Correctional Industries' statewide manufacturing operations. The role provides executive-level leadership to multiple sites and ensures product design, manufacturing processes, and shop operations align with organizational goals, policies, regulations, and standards. As a member of the leadership team, the Engineering Manager helps shape Indiana Correctional Industries' strategic direction and long-term growth initiatives. The position also supports agency leadership through strategic planning, policy and resource coordination, budget monitoring, personnel supervision, and coordination with government officials. It may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. This position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational programs and business practices.
Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.
Ability to identify problems, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
Ability to make logical, well-informed, and objective decisions and perceive their impact and implications.
Ability to assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action to coach and develop employee skillsets.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, and make recommendations for improvement.
Assist the Director with developing and coordinating plans, policies, resources, mission, goals, vision, and expectations for the agency or program.
Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
Supervise subordinate personnel, including hiring, determining workload, authorizing assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
Assist with monitoring the agency or program budget, including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
Communicate with news and other media and respond to media questions or requests appropriately.
Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees so role responsibilities and expectations are clear and professional development opportunities are provided.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with bi-weekly State contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies that include 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.