Engineering Manager

Velocity Restorations • Pensacola, FL

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Velocity is the nation’s leading and largest builder of classic American vehicles, redefining what it means to own a classic. Our vehicles aren’t just restored—they’re entirely reborn. We blend the timeless soul and aesthetics of vintage cars with the performance, technology, and reliability of modern automobiles. By shifting away from traditional one-off restorations with their many uncertainties, we have set a new standard—delivering meticulously crafted, high-performance classics with enhanced reliability and drivability.
Velocity’s Culture and Core Values
Success at Velocity requires a “whatever it takes” mentality. We embody grit, demonstrating perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination in the face of challenges. We are adaptable, embracing change, adjusting to new circumstances, and continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes—because growth does not come from comfort.
We take ownership, assuming full responsibility for tasks, decisions, and outcomes, whether successes or setbacks, without shifting blame. “That’s not my job” is not in our vocabulary; when one part of our team falls short, we all do.
Finally, our ambition fuels our drive to excel, improve, and uphold the highest standards for both personal and professional growth. This mindset defines who we are and ensures our continued success.
Overview
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering team that supports vehicle development, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement across the organization. This role ensures engineering solutions are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments.
This leader will oversee engineering activities including product design, design for manufacturability (DFM), engineering documentation, release-to-production processes, and engineering change management.
The Engineering Manager must be a hands-on leader capable of balancing strong engineering discipline with the flexibility required in a low-volume, high-craftsmanship manufacturing environment. This role works closely with production, supply chain, and quality to ensure engineering decisions support efficient manufacturing and consistent vehicle quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, assembly, and production workflows
• Experience supporting production environments and resolving technical issues
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive, specialty vehicle, or restoration manufacturing
• Experience with low-volume or custom manufacturing environments
• Experience with CAD systems and engineering documentation management
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers responsible for vehicle design, product development, and manufacturing support.
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with production schedules and company growth goals.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving leadership across engineering projects.
• Foster strong collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Oversee engineering design and development of vehicles, components, and assemblies.
• Ensure designs meet performance, durability, and quality requirements.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure efficient and repeatable production processes.
• Support development of new vehicle systems, upgrades, and product improvements.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure designs can be efficiently manufactured.
• Provide engineering support for fabrication, assembly, paint, mechanical systems, and interior installation.
• Resolve technical issues encountered during production.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving on the shop floor.
• Own and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and accuracy.
• Ensure engineering documentation including CAD models, drawings, specifications, and work instructions are accurate and properly maintained and controlled.
• Establish and maintain strong configuration management practices.
• Manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
• Ensure changes are evaluated for production impact, cost, and quality before release.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation of engineering changes.
• Maintain revision control across all engineering documentation.
• Work closely with production, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure alignment across operations.
• Support supplier development and technical communication with vendors.
• Participate in production planning and problem-solving initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a structured release-to-production process ensuring designs are production-ready.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, BOMs, and specifications are complete before production launch.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure smooth product launches and transitions.
• Identify engineering-driven opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, and quality.
• Lead engineering initiatives that reduce production bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Implement design improvements based on production and quality feedback.

Benefits

• Compensation: Pay is based on experience and qualifications
• Health & Wellness: Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Aflac available after 60 days
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 6 months at next enrollment period
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional Perks: Company sponsored events, tool program, merchandise discounts, friendly team environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager