Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager, Electrical – Design & Project Oversight

Location: McFarland, WI (100% onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent W-2

Salary: Up to $180,000/year + Full Benefits

Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required

Travel: Occasional, for trade shows and conferences

Why Join Us?

Join a privately held industry leader with dominant North American market share—and a growing global presence—in a niche manufacturing space. We value hands-on problem solvers who thrive in a flexible, collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape our products. Employee development and work-life balance are at the core of our culture.

Your Role

As Engineering Manager, Electrical, you will sit on the leadership team as the principal decision-maker for all electrical engineering activities. You will:

Lead & Develop People: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate engineers; cultivate a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Oversee Projects: Manage the full lifecycle of electrical design initiatives, including engineering change notices (ECNs), new product development (NPD), R&D efforts, and outsourced engineering services.

Process Ownership: Maintain and improve our engineering documentation, design standards, and workflow processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Hands-On Engineering: Provide technical leadership on schematic design, BOM development, and manufacturing tooling requirements.

Customer & Market Engagement: Represent our engineering capabilities at industry events, supporting both technical demonstrations and sales discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 10–15 years of equivalent electrical engineering experience (Master’s preferred).
• At least 15 years of engineering experience, including 7+ years in electrical design or new product development and 5+ years in team and project leadership.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with SolidWorks CAD.
• Experience in pipeline, power utility, corrosion, or cathodic protection industries is a plus.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Proven track record of building and inspiring high-performance teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a history of driving projects from concept to completion.
• Professional Dedication:
• Stable work history (minimum three years per role).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passionate about engineering innovation and continuous improvement.