Engineering Manager - Brockton

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation is in need of an Engineering Manager at our Antenna Associates, Inc., division in Brockton, MA.

Engineering Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers, designers, and technicians. This includes mechanical, electrical and RF engineers
• Set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

Project & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the design, development, and validation of custom-engineered products and manufacturing solutions. Ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Provide hands-on engineering support, including drafting, analysis, and problem-solving when needed.
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production to ensure manufacturability and resolve technical issues on the shop floor.
• Support sales and business development with technical input, feasibility assessments, cost estimates, and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with quality assurance on testing, compliance, and corrective actions. Also work with manufacturing and product development

Process & Standards

• Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve design processes, reduce lead times, and improve product performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Manage resource allocation and project scheduling while continuously driving initiatives and fostering innovation within the team.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets and project documentation for senior management.

Customer & Supplier Interaction

• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers during project scoping, design reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Engage suppliers to source specialized components, evaluate alternatives, and optimize cost and performance.

Diamond Antenna and Microwave Corporation and Antenna Associates, Inc., are an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or custom-engineered-product environment.
• Experience with complex assemblies, electromechanical design, and/or RF systems.
• 5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; e.g., SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, etc.).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a small company or startup-like environment requiring flexibility and hands-on involvement.
• FEA experience and MIL Standards experience a plus
• Background in specialized or custom engineering, prototyping, or low volume/high mix manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and engineering change control processes.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus but not required.

Personal Traits

• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to jump into technical work when needed.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong ownership mindset and customer-focused approach.