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Engineering Manager

Aquesst


Job Location:

Mansfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 170000
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Engineering Manager - Automation & Controls
Mansfield TX
Permanent Position


About the Role
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a growing team of automation and controls professionals while overseeing the delivery of high-profile industrial projects. This leader will play a critical role in shaping technical direction developing engineering talent and ensuring projects are delivered with excellence from concept through commissioning.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of deep automation expertise strong business acumen and a passion for building high-performing engineering teams.

What Youll Do
Lead Engineering Operations
  • Oversee the technical execution of multiple automation and controls projects across various industries.
  • Guide engineering teams through design integration testing and implementation activities.
  • Ensure projects achieve performance quality schedule and budget objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges and customer requirements.
Drive Technical Excellence
  • Influence the organizations engineering strategy standards and design methodologies.
  • Champion best practices in automation controls systems integration and emerging technologies.
  • Serve as a senior technical resource for project teams and executive leadership.
  • Help establish scalable processes that improve consistency and project delivery.
Partner with Customers & Business Leaders
  • Collaborate with customers to understand business needs and develop effective technical solutions.
  • Support sales and business development efforts by contributing technical expertise during pursuits and proposal activities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients industry partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
Strengthen Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Promote a culture of quality safety and operational excellence.
  • Review key engineering deliverables and project outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows tools and engineering processes.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and industry requirements.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
  • 13 years of experience in industrial automation controls engineering or systems integration.
  • Experience leading engineering teams in project-based environments.
  • Strong understanding of automation technologies control systems and industrial operations.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs and stakeholders.
Preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or comparable technical certification.
  • Experience supporting proposal development client engagement and business growth initiatives.
  • Familiarity with project planning financial management and risk mitigation practices.
Compensation:$150000 - $170000

Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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aquesst is an Atlanta based firm that specializes in identifying Information Technology talent for small, medium and fortune 500 companies on a contract, contract to hire, direct hire and project basis.

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