Engineering Manager
Salary: $180,000 to $200,000 + Package
Location: North Carolina (domestic relocation help would be discussed on an individual basis)
Sector: Construction Equipment
We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage a team responsible for the development and improvement of hydraulic systems used in complex, engineered products.
This role combines technical leadership, people management and product development. You will guide engineering programmes from concept through validation, ensuring solutions meet performance, reliability, cost and customer requirements while supporting future product development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead hydraulic system engineering activities across new product development and existing product improvements.
Establish technical priorities, resource plans and delivery milestones aligned with business objectives.
Guide engineering decisions, balancing performance, reliability, cost, risk and timescales.
Drive product quality, root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce warranty costs.
Oversee technical reviews, design verification and validation activities.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, procurement, quality and external suppliers.
Monitor emerging technologies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Recruit, coach and develop engineers, building a capable, collaborative and accountable team.
Manage complex engineering projects, stakeholder expectations and competing priorities.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, fluid power principles and engineering applications.
Experience leading technical teams and delivering engineering projects.
Ability to translate business objectives into practical engineering plans.
Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills, including assessing risk and making decisions under uncertainty.
Proven ability to develop people, manage performance and build technical capability.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
Leadership experience in hydraulic system design, development, testing and validation.
Experience supporting manufacturing, product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of engineering risk assessment methods, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and structured validation techniques.
Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience working with international teams, suppliers and diverse stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate investment opportunities and deliver measurable improvements in product performance, quality and cost.
Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Please email your CV to info@alfa-executive.com quoting ref JA/ALFA/HEM