Job Type
Full-time
Description
Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation is in need of an Engineering Manager at our Antenna Associates, Inc., division in Brockton, MA.
Engineering Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers, designers, and technicians. This includes mechanical, electrical and RF engineers
- Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
Project & Technical Oversight
- Oversee the design, development, and validation of custom-engineered products and manufacturing solutions. Ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
- Provide hands-on engineering support, including drafting, analysis, and problem-solving when needed.
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production to ensure manufacturability and resolve technical issues on the shop floor.
- Support sales and business development with technical input, feasibility assessments, cost estimates, and customer presentations.
- Collaborate with quality assurance on testing, compliance, and corrective actions. Also work with manufacturing and product development
Process & Standards
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead initiatives to improve design processes, reduce lead times, and improve product performance.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Manage resource allocation and project scheduling while continuously driving initiatives and fostering innovation within the team.
- Prepare technical reports, budgets and project documentation for senior management.
Customer & Supplier Interaction
- Serve as a technical point of contact for customers during project scoping, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
- Engage suppliers to source specialized components, evaluate alternatives, and optimize cost and performance.
Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation and Antenna Associates, Inc., are an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5-10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or custom-engineered-product environment.
- Experience with complex assemblies, electromechanical design, and/or RF systems.
- 5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Proficiency with CAD tools; e.g., SolidWorks
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, etc.).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience in a small company or startup-like environment requiring flexibility and hands-on involvement.
- FEA experience and MIL Standards experience a plus
- Background in specialized or custom engineering, prototyping, or low volume/high mix manufacturing.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control processes.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus but not required.
Personal Traits
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to jump into technical work when needed.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong ownership mindset and customer-focused approach.
Salary Description
$120,000 - $150,000
