Engineering Manager

Texas Hydraulics•Spring City, PA

About The Position

Hydromotion is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of 2–3 engineers and designers while spending approximately half of the role’s time on design engineering. The manager will coach the team, guide technical decisions, and contribute to products from initial customer requirements through production. Hydromotion designs and builds hydraulic swivels, electric swivels (slip rings), and combination units for OEM customers. The role works closely with Sales, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to develop practical solutions, support customers, and keep projects moving. The position combines team leadership with engineering design, customer support, project coordination, and maintenance of accurate engineering information. Design work includes hydraulic, electric, and combination swivels, calculations, specifications, design reviews, DFMEAs, test plans, and product testing. The manager also supports quoting, manufacturing and quality activities, product improvements, engineering changes, drawing releases, revision control, and BOM accuracy in Oracle. The work environment includes both an office and a non-air-conditioned manufacturing environment. Regular computer use, standing, and walking are required, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Safety glasses and safety shoes are required on the manufacturing floor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience designing hydraulic or electromechanical components, such as swivels, slip rings, cylinders, or valves.
At least 3 years of experience leading engineers or designers.
Advanced SolidWorks skills, with strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards.
Experience managing engineering changes and BOMs within an ERP system.
Strong project management, communication, and customer-facing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with combination hydraulic/electric rotary products.
Experience with Oracle ERP and SolidWorks PDM or similar systems.
Experience with DFMEA, product testing, and APQP/PPAP.
Experience in marine, mobile equipment, or industrial OEM markets.
PE licensure or Lean/Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small engineering team of 2–3 engineers and designers.
Set priorities and balance workloads across new designs, customer quotes, and existing product support.
Coach and develop engineers and designers, provide performance feedback, and support hiring.
Guide technical decisions and help the team solve problems.
Track project schedules and engineering performance, keeping management informed of progress and resource needs.
Design hydraulic, electric, and combination swivels using SolidWorks, including models, assemblies, and detailed drawings with GD&T.
Perform calculations involving pressure, flow, seals, bearings, torque, and materials, using FEA as needed.
Specify circuits, contacts, connectors, and sealing for electric and combination swivels.
Lead design reviews and DFMEAs, develop test plans, and support product testing.
Ensure designs meet customer requirements and applicable SAE, ISO, ASME, and other standards.
Serve as a technical resource for OEM customers and Sales, translating requirements into workable solutions.
Support quoting with estimates for engineering time, tooling, fixtures, and testing.
Partner with Manufacturing on design for manufacturability, new product launches, and shop-floor troubleshooting.
Support Quality with root cause analysis and corrective action.
Improve existing products through cost reduction and resolution of supplier and field issues.
Manage engineering changes, drawing releases, revision control, and BOM accuracy in Oracle.
Maintain engineering and drawing standards that support the quality management system.
Monitor quote and drawing delivery, engineering change cycle time, and other key measures.
Demonstrate the company’s values, ethics, and safe work practices, and perform other duties as assigned.