Engineering Manager

Manager of Equipment Engineering, Florida, USA. Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits. I'm currently partnering with a leading manufacturer of automated industrial equipment on a confidential search for a Manager of Equipment Engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a multidisciplinary engineering function, leading the design, development, and delivery of custom automated machinery for a diverse range of industrial markets. The successful candidate will lead mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering teams while driving engineering excellence through improved processes, standardisation, and project execution.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering; Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, release, and ongoing product support; Drive engineering best practices, including design reviews, documentation standards, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives; Partner closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service to ensure successful project delivery; Support customer design reviews, technical discussions, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT); Manage engineering resources, budgets, KPIs, and departmental performance while developing and mentoring engineering talent

Requirements

Industrial Automation; Custom Machinery; Machine Building; OEM Equipment Manufacturing; Systems Integration; Electromechanical Systems; Robotics & Automation; Special Purpose Machinery; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams; Proven experience delivering automated industrial equipment or custom machinery within an OEM or systems integration environment; Strong understanding of mechanical design, controls systems, automation architecture, CAD/PDM/PLM systems, and engineering documentation; Experience implementing engineering processes, driving continuous improvement, and leading cross-functional project execution

Nice to have

Familiarity with industrial machine safety standards (ANSI, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, UL508A)

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits