Engineering Manager (Manufacturing | Houston, TX 77041)

Federal Signal Corporation•Houston, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization. This role leads a team of engineers, drives new product and process development, supports safety and lean initiatives, and works hands-on within production to resolve issues and align engineering activities with manufacturing needs. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a consistent on-site presence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, preferably in a management or supervisory capacity.
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for solving complex problems.
Knowledge of welding and machining principles.
Proficiency with engineering and production software, including:
Syteline
SolidWorks
DraftSight
ProNest
EnRoute
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a technical team.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timeline-driven environment.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to attend and participate in required company meetings.
Ability to travel occasionally as required.
Regularly lifting and carrying 30 lbs. unassisted
Regularly pulling and pushing 30 lbs. unassisted
Repeated reaching overhead
Regularly kneeling, stooping, bending and turning at waist
Regularly climbing ladder above 2 ft.
Working in inclement weather
Able to wear PPE at all times: safety glasses, steel to shoes, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five engineering staff.
Hire, train, and develop engineers and supporting personnel.
Conduct performance reviews and resolve internal issues.
Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations and reports.
Support and promote company safety initiatives across engineering and production.
Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert.
Direct, review, approve, and modify product designs and engineering changes.
Ensure technical accuracy and quality of engineering work.
Develop and maintain engineering plans, processes, and procedures.
Oversee manufacturing engineering activities and related projects.
Investigate warranty issues and determine corrective actions.
Lead and participate in Kaizen and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
Serve as the company's subject matter expert in lean manufacturing principles.
Routinely work on the production floor to troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements.
Partner with production teams to optimize quality, workflow, and performance.
Prepare and manage budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
Develop project schedules and drive execution for manufacturing and design engineering.
Budget and justify capital expenditures.
Oversee research and development of new products and procedures.
Identify new project opportunities and process improvements through ongoing R&D efforts.