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Electromechanical Engineering Manager

Davenport, IA

About Grace

You’ll be joining Grace Technologies, a global leader in electrical safety and predictive maintenance. We pioneered Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) and created GracePort®, the industry-standard panel interface connection that allows technicians to work more safely without opening energized electrical enclosures. Our solutions also include voltage indicators, test points, lockout/tagout, GraceSense™ predictive maintenance for real-time equipment condition monitoring, and Proxxi wearable safety technology—protecting people and equipment in more than 60 countries.

What You'll Own

1) Lead the electromechanical portfolio (hands-on + strategic)

· Be the senior technical resource across mechanical enclosures, electrical circuits, embedded hardware, and firmware.

· Jump in to solve tough design, test, manufacturing, support, or certification challenges.

· Drive designs that balance performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.

2) Build and lead a high-performing team

· Manage and mentor engineers across mechanical, electrical, and embedded disciplines.

· Set expectations, coach performance, run reviews, and create development plans.

· Partner with recruiting/HR to attract and retain top engineering talent.

· Coordinate with the Engineering Project Lead on sprint output and delivery timelines.

3) Own certifications + compliance execution

· Lead certification readiness and success across UL, ISO, EX/ATEX, SIL, CSA, and FCC (as applicable).

· Maintain regulatory files and coordinate external labs/consultants.

· Stay current on changes to standards that could impact product design.

4) Raise the bar on design quality + manufacturing readiness

· Run regular design reviews and ensure best practices across teams.

· Improve reliability and reduce defects through strong engineering process.

· Partner with Operations on documentation systems (PDM/ERP integration) and release discipline.

5) Manage partners and resources

· Select and manage contract engineering support when needed.

· Ensure outside resources meet Grace quality, documentation, and timeline standards.

6) Drive engineering business fundamentals

· Partner with CTO/Finance to plan and track engineering budgets and project spend.

· Identify and support patentable innovation in partnership with leadership.

What success looks like (first 6-12 months)

· Engineering team is aligned, productive, and delivering predictable outcomes.

· Certification efforts are organized, proactive, and "no surprises."

· Design reviews produce clear decisions and better product quality.

· Products ship with fewer defects and smoother manufacturing handoffs.

· Documentation, PDM discipline, and change control improve measurably.

What we're looking for

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).

· 10+ years product engineering experience (design ? test ? manufacturing of physical products).

· 3+ years people leadership experience (hiring, coaching, performance management).

· 3+ years project leadership experience (scope, requirements, schedule, resources, risk).

· Exposure to certification environments: UL / CSA / CE / ISO / SIL (or similar).

Technical Strengths

· Practical knowledge of electromechanical product development and manufacturing.

· Comfort with lab tools: multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supply, etc.

· CAD proficiency: SolidWorks and/or Altium (or similar).

· Working understanding of analog + digital circuits and embedded systems interactions.

· Strong written/verbal communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Grace

· Products that matter—real-world safety + reliability impact.

· Cross-functional influence across engineering, operations, quality, certification, and finance.

· Leadership visibility and room to shape how we build and scale.

Perks & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial environment — your ideas matter, and you’ll help build what’s next
• Free snacks, fresh fruit, and gourmet coffee always stocked
• Generous Responsible Time Off plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Company Wellness Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to fit your needs

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear, and use hands to handle or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel as required to support industry events, tradeshows, product testing/certification, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually moderate.