Engineering Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Engineering Manager I overseeing engineering teams and project management in aerospace and defense sectors at Sierra Nevada Corporation. Guiding technical leadership and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePlano • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise a team of engineers and coordinate their activities to meet project goals and timelines.
Manage project budgets, including forecasting and tracking expenses.
Oversee the design, documentation, and approval processes for engineering projects.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in management meetings, representing the engineering department.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to team members.
Coordinate training programs to develop the technical skills of the engineering team.
Present project updates and technical data to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field).
6+ years of engineering.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering PrinciplesProject Budget ManagementDesign DocumentationProcess Improvement ImplementationMulti-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionEffective CommunicationStakeholder Presentation