Engineering Manager
Baker Engineering, LLC’s (Baker) core business centers around the design and development of high-tech, high-performance technologies for a variety of applications, from custom military and commercial engines, to engine components, to the production of parts and mechanical assemblies for other industries. Baker is a division of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC that is wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a Federally recognized Indian Tribe.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for a multi-disciplinary engineering team. This role balances people management, project execution, and stakeholder communication to deliver high-quality technical solutions. The Engineering Manager serves as a key bridge between internal technical teams and external customers, ensuring project alignment, driving professional growth, and maintaining resource responsibilities across all engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Personal Development
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse, multi-disciplinary technical team.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback.
- Establish clear career paths and individual development plans for team members.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Project Technical Execution Oversight
- Oversee the technical execution of complex engineering projects from concept to delivery.
- Ensure engineering outputs meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Remove technical roadblocks and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving.
- Review and approve technical designs, architectures, and documentation.
Customer Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Translate complex customer requirements into actionable engineering goals.
- Present technical updates, project milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to clients.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with customers to secure future business opportunities.
Technical Direction and Quality Standards
- Set engineering standards for structure and execution of programs
- Review and approve key technical designs
- Create standardized tools for engineering tasks
- Participate in technical reviews
Resource Planning & Budget Management
- Forecast staffing needs to balance availability with demand and skills requirements
- Monitor staffing billable utilization
- Develop, track, and manage the engineering department and project budgets.
- Forecast long-term financial needs for tooling, training, and headcount.
- Monitor project expenditures to ensure alignment with financial targets.
Other Responsibilities
- Reporting and oversight of KPI’s for engineering team
- Interfaces with manufacturing and assembly teams
- Perform CAD design utilizing Creo software (multiple modules) when needed
- Write proposals and reports
- Other duties as requested by upper management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience in a collaborative environment
- Creo software experience – latest version
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (at minimum)
- Hands-on engineering skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Combustion engine experience
- Ability to manage projects and people
- US citizen/ITAR compliant
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 50lb rarely
Stand/walk up to 8 hours per day
Bend occasionally
Reach/work above shoulders occasionally
Twist rarely
Fine manipulations frequently to occasionally
Gross manipulation frequently to occasionally
Push/pull frequently to occasionally
Sit a desk workstation for up to 8 hours per day
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Climate-controlled shop
Office environment
TRAVEL
This position may require travel up to 25% of the time
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time exempt position
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses are not provided
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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