Description
Are you a seasoned engineering leader ready to take charge of mission-critical projects in a highly specialized industry? A leading manufacturer of high-security detention equipment is seeking an Engineering Manager for their San Antonio, TX headquarters. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established company serving the corrections and institutional facilities industry, managing the full lifecycle of innovative electro-mechanical products such as security doors, locks, and detention-grade furniture. If you're passionate about leading teams, streamlining operations, and delivering custom engineered solutions with purpose, this role is for you!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Engineering Manager position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (advanced degree or PE/PMP is a plus)
- 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership, preferably in manufacturing; strong knowledge of ETO (engineer-to-order) and custom fabrication
- Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team of 13+ designers, engineers, and document control staff
- Oversee product development for custom detention solutions, ensuring compliance with ASTM, ASME, UL, NEC, and other standards
- Collaborate with sales, project coordination, and manufacturing to meet timelines, budgets, and design specifications
- Drive departmental strategy, resource allocation, and project prioritization
- Review and approve technical documentation including BOMs, CAD models, drawings, and engineering change orders
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and ERP systems like EPICOR required
- Pre-employment requirements include a physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including a Monday through Friday schedule (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), a professional office environment, and business travel as needed.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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ENGINEERING MANAGER | MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING | ETO | DETENTION EQUIPMENT | CUSTOM FABRICATION | ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | LEADERSHIP | SOLIDWORKS | AUTOCAD | EPICOR | SECURITY HARDWARE | SAN ANTONIO TX