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Director Engineering Jobs in Manchester, CT (NOW HIRING)

Aquatics Director

Plainville, CT · On-site

$55K - $58K/yr

Aquatics Director FLSA Status: Exempt Job Grade: Primary Department: Aquatics Reports to: Executive ... This role will also help oversee daily aquatic programming, develop new programs, manage the ...

Tooling Engineer

Manchester, CT · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Direct Hire Salary: $110,000-$150,000/year Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Injection Molding Tooling Engineer to support complex injection molding tooling ...

AVP, Software Engineering Lead

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$255K/yr

AVP Software Engineering - IE05FE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every ...

AVP, Software Engineering Lead

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$182K - $273K/yr

AVP Software Engineering - IE05FE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every ...

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How much do director engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for director engineering in Manchester, CT is $196,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,900.00 and $255,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering job openings in Manchester, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $196,656 per year, or $94.5 per hour.

Engineering Manager

The Reserves Network Inc

Plainville, CT

$185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Engineering Manager |  Plainville, CT | On-Site | Direct Hire | Up to $185,000

What Matters Most:
  • Compensation up to $185,000, based on experience
  • Leadership responsibility for a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical product design
  • Experience taking engineered products from design through qualification and manufacturing launch
Job Description:
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a technical team responsible for turning complex product concepts into reliable, production-ready solutions.
This position combines people leadership, technical oversight, and execution management. You will guide mechanical and electrical engineers through detailed design, testing, manufacturing preparation, product changes, and ongoing product improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who can challenge technical decisions, develop engineers, establish clear priorities, and improve how engineering projects move from design into manufacturing.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead mechanical and electrical engineering resources supporting new designs, product modifications, testing, and production launch
  • Provide technical direction during design reviews and ensure engineering work meets performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements
  • Coordinate engineering activity with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product teams
  • Establish project priorities, measurable goals, and operating metrics to improve engineering execution
  • Strengthen design documentation, technical reviews, change control, and knowledge transfer practices
  • Drive structured troubleshooting and corrective action when technical or production issues arise
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing or product-focused organization
  • Previous leadership experience supporting engineers responsible for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical products
  • Strong understanding of product design, verification/testing, manufacturing readiness, and engineering change management
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methods such as FMEA, 8D, A3, root cause analysis, or similar approaches
  • Ability to review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design outputs; familiarity with SolidWorks and/or Altium is preferred
Benefits
  • Base salary up to $185,000
  • Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
  • Retirement program
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Long-term leadership opportunity within an established manufacturing organization
  • Opportunity to influence engineering processes, team development, and future product launches
Your New Organization:
You will join an established, technically driven manufacturing organization developing sophisticated engineered products used across demanding commercial and industrial applications. The company values strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, collaboration, and leaders who can develop teams while improving how products move from engineering into production.

Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded, family-owned talent solutions firm that partners with engineering and technical professionals nationwide. We are committed to thoughtful, high-quality career matches and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
 

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About Reserves Network

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The Reserves Network is more than a temporary staffing company. We are a leading provider of flexible staffing services, including temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire placements to create Total Staffing Solutions. We take care of our people - our customers, the communities we serve and, of course, each other. This is what makes us different. This is what makes us great.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Fairview Park, OH, US