States Manufacturing Corporation provided pay range
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Base pay range
$135,000.00 / yr - $165,000.00 / yr
Rooted in over a century of craftsmanship, States Manufacturing is building the future of American industry. Based in the Twin Cities north metro and now in our second century, we're experiencing truly explosive growth as we deliver trusted electrical and metal solutions nationwide.
We combine the stability of a well-established company with the energy of a startup—offering incredible opportunities for people who want to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact. Intrigued? Let's talk!
Job Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplinary engineers who design and support the manufacture of custom electrical equipment in an assigned product group. This role ensures engineering excellence across product design, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards. As a key counterpart to the Product Manager and Value Stream Manager, the Engineering Manager helps bring new and evolving products to market through close cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, operations, and commercial teams.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership, technical training, and mentorship of engineering teams
- Build and maintain a strong engineering culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Manage resource allocation, performance evaluations, and professional development plans
- Oversee project execution from design through production release, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions
- Review and approve engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, and technical documentation
- Drive adherence to engineering standards, regulatory codes (e.g., UL), and customer specifications
- Partner with Product Management to support product development, improvement, and customization
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to support smooth handoffs and solve production challenges
- Participate in quoting and design reviews for large or complex customer projects
- Champion design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-cost (DFC) initiatives
- Identify and implement engineering process improvements to reduce lead times and improve quality
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and standards
- Serve as an escalation point for complex technical challenges or design decisions
- Ensure risk assessments and mitigation plans are in place for high-impact projects
Required Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)7+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership roleStrong project management skills and experience in a custom or engineered-to-order manufacturing environmentProven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teamsProficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and engineering documentation systemsAdditional Skills and Experience
Experience with electrical equipment, such as switchgear, control panels, or power distribution productsExperience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor), PLM systems, and Lean manufacturing principlesFamiliarity with UL, NEC, and other relevant codes and standardsPTO / ESSTPaid holidays$100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insuranceVision and Dental Insurance401K / Life Insurance / STDSeniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Manufacturing and Management
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