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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
