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Engineering Manager

Kansas City, KS - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Kansas City, KS. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will be an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional product development efforts from concept through production. This role is responsible for coordinating engineering programs, managing project timelines, and ensuring collaboration across hardware, software, and product development teams. The ideal candidate is an organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This individual will be equally comfortable managing schedules and priorities from the office while also spending time on the production floor supporting technical problem-solving, product development, and engineering execution.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the potential and opportunity for professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering projects involving hardware, software, and product development teams.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues that could impact timelines or product performance.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between engineering disciplines, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the development process.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to prioritize projects, allocate resources, and balance competing initiatives.
• Participate in product development activities, providing both technical and project management support as needed.
• Spend time on the production floor supporting prototype builds, product validation, troubleshooting, and engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and successful production.
• Facilitate design reviews, project status meetings, and cross-functional communication.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, action items, and engineering records.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, project execution, and team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility in product development, project management, or engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to remain engaged in hands-on engineering activities when needed.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly