Engineering Manager

Wasco Switches & Sensors • Santa Maria, CA

4h

About The Position

Job Summary:
Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines. Support a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence by guiding the professional growth of individual engineers.

Essential Functions
· Engineering Leadership & Supervision
Oversees engineering team performance, provides leadership and motivation, including remote team coordination and evaluations.
· Project & Process Management
Leads project planning, execution, and Phase Gate management to ensure timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
· Product Development & Validation
Manages test systems, experimental design, product validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
Coordinates with internal teams and customers to align project scope and support multi-site efforts.
· Accountability & Values Alignment
Completes ad hoc assignments while adhering to managerial expectations, company mission, and core values

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Project & Design Expertise
• Problem Solving & Persistence
• Technical Proficiency
• Team Building & Communication

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering team performance, provides leadership and motivation, including remote team coordination and evaluations.
• Leads project planning, execution, and Phase Gate management to ensure timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
• Manages test systems, experimental design, product validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinates with internal teams and customers to align project scope and support multi-site efforts.
• Completes ad hoc assignments while adhering to managerial expectations, company mission, and core values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager