Description

The Engineering Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving technical excellence, team development, and cross-functional collaboration across Demco’s engineering operations. This position is responsible for aligning engineering standards between locations, overseeing project execution, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Through strategic coordination and hands-on mentorship, the Engineering Manager ensures that Demco’s engineering team delivers high-quality, efficient, and market-responsive solutions.

Operational Leadership

Ensure proactive management and leadership of all activities related to the accuracy and application of Demco Engineering Standards.
Contribute to refining department processes and strengthening risk mitigation strategies.
Participate in regularly scheduled cross-location meetings to ensure alignment and consistency in engineering standard practices.
Oversee timely completion of engineering change requests (RFCs); filter and assign tasks to appropriate team members
Support achievement of department goals through strategic planning and execution

Team Management & Development

Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports to discuss performance, workload, challenges, and solutions.
Schedule weekly meetings for remote and new hires.
Schedule bi-weekly or monthly meetings for tenured employees.
Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports, ensuring alignment with individual and department goals.
Coordinate onboarding and training for new employees, including intern opportunities.
Lead weekly department meetings to align goals, share updates, and foster collaboration.
Promote a culture of motivation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the engineering team.

Project Oversight

Generate and manage team workload reports.
Assess and evaluate project outcomes.
Provide coaching and feedback to support employee development.
Oversee team projects, communicate obstacles, and propose solutions that may impact project timelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Demco leadership, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
Participate in cross-functional product development brainstorming sessions to drive innovation and align engineering with market needs.
Provide engineering support to Customer Service, assisting with technical inquiries and issue resolution.

Join a team where your leadership and engineering expertise help shape the future of Demco’s agriculture, RV, and trailer component products. Apply today to be part of a company that values fresh ideas, hands-on problem solving, and working together to get things done.

Requirements

Requirements:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
7 years of engineering experience, and minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role preferred.
Experience conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and managing team dynamics.
Proven experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in agricultural or trailer equipment industries.
Familiarity with engineering change management processes.
Strong understanding of engineering standards, design principles, and manufacturing processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

Boyden, IA 51234 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Boyden, IA 51234: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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