Project Engineering Manager - Transparent Search Group

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Salary: $120-150K plus bonus

Elevate Your Career as a Project Engineering Manager!

Are you a dynamic and results-focused leader with a passion for engineering and project management? We are seeking a talented Project Engineering Manager to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within our organization.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn $130-150K plus bonus, recognizing your expertise and contributions.
• Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a supportive and forward-thinking team that values your skills and input.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a group of engineers and designers, overseeing project-specific engineering activities.
• Resource Allocation: Accountable for resource allocation, risk assessment, and project deadlines for technical deliverables.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), drawing packages, BOMs, math data, and other technical documentation.
• Project Management: Ensure the timely completion of large projects and custom-engineered solutions, coordinating with sales and project management teams.
• Specification Review: Lead technical reviews of specifications for quotations and large contract risk assessments.
• Custom Solutions Development: Oversee all activities related to large project custom-engineered solutions, including designing, modeling, prototyping, evaluation, and testing.
• Design Standards: Develop design standards for transit systems and components, supporting research and development activities.
• KPI Monitoring: Monitor and manage department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure team success.
• Corrective Actions: Review Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and support root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• On-Site Inspections: Travel nationally and internationally to perform on-site inspections and support commissioning activities.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Experience: 3-7 years of experience managing, leading, and coaching a technical team.
• Licensing: Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) in Nebraska with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other states.
• Technical Skills: Experience with technical reviews, design risk assessments, and regulatory codes (UL, CSA, NEC, NFPA).
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in 3D modeling software.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical Thinking: Critical thinking and process-oriented mindset for continuous improvement.
• Travel: Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally (10%).

Why Youll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $130-150K plus bonus, recognizing your skills and contributions.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your expertise and provides a supportive work environment.

If you're ready to lead a talented engineering team and drive innovative projects, apply now to become our next Project Engineering Manager!

Will work with products for rail and mass transit—very hands-on role.

Relocation - Yes