Software Engineering Manager Jobs in State College, PA

The Engineering Manager leads all engineering activities at Oberon and is accountable for delivering high-quality, compliant, and manufacturable products. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with people, process, and tool ownership to ensure engineering work is executed efficiently, documented properly, and aligned with business objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Engineering Manager oversees the engineering team, manages engineering projects and priorities, and works closely with Operations, Product Management, and Manufacturing partners. The role requires a strong understanding of Oberon products, how they are built, and how they are deployed in real‑world wireless infrastructure environments.

• Plan, manage, and execute all engineering activities, including defining deliverables, schedules, and milestones, and ensuring commitments are met.
• Lead, coach, and manage the Oberon engineering team, maintaining productivity, accountability, and balanced workloads.
• Support the design and development of Oberon products, contributing to mechanical design, documentation, and design reviews.
• Track, report, and communicate engineering goals, project status, risks, and accomplishments to the Director of Operations and other stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, design practices, documentation requirements, and change control processes.
• Participate directly in design decisions to deliver manufacturable products that maximize customer value while meeting cost, schedule, and budget targets, and ensuring designs support operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean principles to engineering and product design, including standardizing components, simplifying assemblies, and reducing complexity to support efficient manufacturing and operations.
• Ensure products are designed to meet requirements for quality, reliability, environmental sustainability, thermal performance, electrical considerations, ergonomics, safety, and applicable regulatory codes and standards, including UL.
• Maintain accurate and well‑controlled engineering data, including drawings, BOMs, models, and revisions.
• Ensure proper protocols are followed to maintain a clean, organized, and safe engineering workspace and lab environment.
• Recognize industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs, and proactively adapt engineering approaches and product designs.
• Serve as owner of engineering software, tools, and processes, ensuring they are effectively selected, maintained, and used.
• Utilize AI and other software tools to improve engineering efficiency, automation, and overall team capability.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to support production, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate suppliers and manufacturing partners for technical capability, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Lead Oberon’s transition from Autodesk Inventor to SolidWorks with minimal business disruption.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust – Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
• Functional/Technical Skills – Possesses high level of skill, knowledge, and ability in assigned functional area.
• Safety – Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills – Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability – Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
• Ownership & Accountability – Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.
• Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing – Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Problem Solving & Creativity – Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Develops new and unique ideas.
• Listening, Informing and Written Communications – Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information. Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Inventor, or comparable CAD software and related engineering tools.
• Strong background in mechanical design, manufacturing methods, and systems engineering.
• Experience managing engineering projects, schedules, and cross‑functional deliverables.
• Experience with design for manufacturability, quality systems, and engineering change control.
• Working knowledge of product safety standards and regulatory compliance; UL experience preferred.

• Lift up to 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled