Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager, Creating Life-Saving Tech, HW & SW, Dallas Area

Are you ready to turn your engineering expertise into a force for good? We’re on the hunt for a mission-driven Engineering Manager to inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team dedicated to creating technology that tackles real-world societal challenges. In this pivotal role, you’ll do more than manage code and architecture—you’ll be the catalyst connecting complex technical execution to genuine human impact, driving change that matters.

You’re a people-first leader who thrives on autonomy, relishes turning roadblocks into steppingstones, and is driven by the thrill of shipping robust, scalable products that truly make a difference. If you want to channel your deep technical expertise into a role with real purpose, this is the opportunity to write your next great chapter.

Why should you apply here?

• 48-year-old, 250-person privately owned company.
• Entrepreneurial, constantly re-inventing with new products and new markets, balanced with business prudence.
• Manufacture products in their facilities. Integrating product development with their own manufacturing resources is a key part of their business culture, helping them stay nimble and able to deliver high-quality products
• Focus on designing products that promote public safety. Industry leader, 80% of market share in one product line.
• Offer a variety of engineering challenges, from microwave to high-speed lasers, to image capturing and processing, and LED devices.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Great culture and collaborative environment.

What will you be doing?

• Manage a team of ~6 Engineers
• Collaborate with management and teams to define project specs, processes, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead projects, create actionable plans, and direct the integration of technical activities.
• Assess technology, resources, and market demand to ensure project viability and feasibility.
• Oversee and approve product designs and updates.
• Drive R&D to identify new projects and optimize processes for new projects and improved processes.
• Develop new product concepts.
• Sync team activities with other units and organizations.
• Set and align technical goals with management direction.
• Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent.
• Make detailed plans to accomplish goals.
• Check the technical accuracy of the work.
• Create clear engineering plans, processes, and procedures.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

What are the needed qualifications?

• Engineering leadership and management skills with hardware and software products.
• Technical background as an engineer (electrical, software, mechanical).
• Strong organizational and project management skills to ensure projects, processes, and teams remain on track.
• Comprehensive understanding of the engineering life cycle from concept to production.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise in explaining complex topics to broad audiences.
• Ability to contribute in a technical capacity as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Location: Richardson/Plano, Texas, 100% on-site.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Salary: 150k – 170k, 401k Match