Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its engineering function within a precision manufacturing environment serving the Oil & Gas industry. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence across product design, technical support, project execution, and continuous improvement while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective products that meet customer requirements.

The successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on technical guidance, working closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Sales, and Management.

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead and manage the Engineering Department, overseeing engineering resources, performance, and departmental KPIs.

·      Drive the design, development, and continuous improvement of products and manufacturing processes to enhance quality, performance, and competitiveness.

·      Collaborate with Management, Production, and Commercial teams to evaluate the technical feasibility, product specifications, manufacturing costs, and customer requirements for new and existing products.

·      Own and maintain product specifications, engineering documentation, and product data management systems.

·      Review and approve engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer specifications before release to production.

·      Serve as the primary engineering interface for customers, supporting technical reviews, project discussions, and product evaluations.

·      Lead customer product evaluation programmers and provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

·      Partner with Production and Quality teams to resolve technical issues, conduct feasibility assessments, and support product disposition decisions.

·      Promote operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management (TQM), and 5S practices.

·      Ensure compliance with company policies relating to safety, quality, and business ethics.

·      Foster a high-performance engineering team through coaching, performance management, and continuous development.

Requirements

·      Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.

·      At least 5 years of engineering leadership experience within an Oil & Gas equipment manufacturing environment.

·      Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and project management.

·      Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage engineering activities from concept through production.

·      Experience supporting customer technical reviews and resolving complex engineering and manufacturing challenges.

·      Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Management methodologies.

·      Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) or equivalent, with the ability to interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.

·      Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, commercial, and operational teams.

Key Competencies

·      Strong accountability and ownership mindset.

·      Customer-focused approach with excellent relationship management skills.

·      Innovative and solutions-oriented thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.

·      Results-driven leader capable of delivering outcomes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound engineering judgement.