O&S Engineering Manager
Richmond, VA
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Title: O&S Engineering Manager
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)
Salary: $125,000 + Project Delivery Bonus
We’re seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager with strong Leader/Doer capabilities—someone who can set the vision while driving execution. This role requires a self-starter with the ability to lead a team and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of electrical and mechanical engineers supporting power protection systems for commercial and industrial applications.
- Oversee requisition engineering and life cycle management (LCM) for products and platforms.
- Balance responsibilities in design engineering, project management, and team leadership.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to team members.
- Lead mechanical design deliverables including design, simulation, and documentation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver designs that meet customer requirements, quality standards, and deadlines.
- Participate in design reviews, providing expert feedback and making necessary modifications.
- Design and release mechanical first-article systems, support prototype fabrication, and lead improvement efforts post-prototype.
- Independently lead projects, coordinating all engineering activities to ensure success.
- Partner with production, supply chain, and service teams to align product development with business needs.
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in design and project execution.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling (SolidWorks), including thermal/structural evaluation and PLM software.
- Knowledge of sheet metal design, detail/assembly drawings, and design for manufacturing.
- Strong experience with CFD and structural modeling using simulation tools.
- Team leadership/management experience is a strong plus.
- Principal/Senior-level experience preferred.
