Engineering Manager
Folience Inc•Sumner, IA
3h
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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 Haves
- Emergency vehicle, automotive, or specialty vehicle experience
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and design-for-manufacture principles
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance and customer audits
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Purpose‑driven work supporting first responders and communities
- Opportunity to lead, build, and shape engineering strategy
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
