Engineering Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Follow Quest on Linkedin at: Quest Energy Group

Quest () is Houstons Leading Industrial and Manufacturing Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Firm.

Engineering Manager

Hands-On Manufacturing High-Growth Environment

Overview

We are partnering with a fast-growing privately held industrial manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a small but critical engineering team while staying deeply connected to the product and the shop floor.

This is a playercoach role for a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleevessomeone who can lead people set strategy establish KPIs and execute while still doing real engineering work and maintaining daily visibility with manufacturing and operations.

The organization offers a strong leadership team an exceptional culture and significant growth runway making this an ideal opportunity for an engineering leader looking to make a visible lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small engineering team (approx. 4 engineers) in a high-growth manufacturing environment
Serve as a hands-on engineering leader contributing directly to design analysis problem-solving and technical decision-making
Own and drive engineering strategy priorities and execution aligned with business growth
Establish track and improve engineering KPIs tied to quality delivery cost and efficiency
Partner closely with manufacturing operations and leadership to translate plans into executable outcomes
Be highly visible on the shop floorreviewing product troubleshooting issues and ensuring designs are manufacturable
Improve and scale engineering processes workflows and documentation as the organization grows
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across product design materials and manufacturing methods
Act as a technical and cultural leader who sets the tone for accountability urgency and collaboration

Required Experience & Background

MUST have direct bellows engineering experience
(Candidates without bellows experience will not be considered)
Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in mechanical engineering and engineered industrial products
Demonstrated ability to lead people while remaining technically hands-on
Experience working closely with manufacturing fabrication and shop-floor operations
Track record of building structure processes and KPIs in growing organizations
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced evolving environment with high accountability

Ideal Profile

A visible leader not a desk-only manager
Comfortable making decisions setting direction and executing through others
Practical detail-oriented and product-focused
Strong communicator who earns trust with engineers operators and leadership alike
Motivated by building improving and scalingnot maintaining the status quo

Why This Role

High-impact leadership role in a rapidly growing company
Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and processes from the inside
Strong culture supportive leadership and real autonomy
Blend of leadership hands-on engineering (no ivory tower management)

Required Experience:

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