Engineering Manager

About Elkins Earthworks, LLC

Elkins Earthworks is a specialized provider of advanced landfill gas monitoring equipment and solutions. We design, manufacture and support analytical instruments and software that help field technicians and engineers measure, analyze and manage landfill gas systems more efficiently and accurately. Our offerings include portable gas analyzers, wellhead assemblies, monitoring tools, software packages, calibration services and rental equipment designed to meet the evolving needs of the landfill gas industry.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Engineering Manager will be a strategic leader and hands-on technical contributor responsible for guiding and developing our existing engineering team including mechanical, electrical and software engineers. This role will formalize engineering processes, drive cross-discipline collaboration and ensure engineering excellence across product development, support and innovation. The Engineering Manager will report directly to the CEO and play a key role in shaping the future of Elkins Earthworks' technical capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management

• Provide coaching, mentorship and performance management to mechanical, electrical and software engineers. Current staffing includes four full-time employees.
• Establish clear technical expectations, team goals, engineering standards and career development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead regular engineering team meetings and cross-functional technical reviews.
• Drive success by meeting project deadlines and ensure team accountability.

Engineering Program Development

• Develop and implement formal engineering processes, including design controls, documentation procedures, code/review standards and project lifecycle practices.
• Coordinate engineering resource planning, project prioritization, scheduling and deliverables.
• Enhance collaboration between engineering disciplines to improve product integration and efficiency.

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical strategy and support product development from concept through release.
• Review, advise and contribute to mechanical, electrical and software design efforts.
• Provide hands-on engineering support as time allows, especially in areas of expertise or during critical project phases.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet functional, performance, safety and compliance requirements.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with operations, product management, sales and customer support teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives and customer needs.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation plans for product roadmaps.
• Track engineering KPIs and regular status reporting to CEO and Owner/President.

Recruitment & Team Growth

• Support recruiting, hiring and onboarding of additional engineering team members as needed.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive and high-performance work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software/Computer or related field).
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in product development lifecycle, engineering process implementation, documenting requirements/processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred

• Experience with embedded systems, instrumentation, IoT/field measurement technologies or analytical hardware/software products.
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001), regulatory compliance practices, calibration or testing protocols.
• Prior experience in small to mid-size technical company or startup environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Effective leader and mentor with the ability to develop talent and improve team performance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Comfortable balancing managerial responsibilities with hands-on engineering contributions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• 401(K) Plan with company matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Medical/Dental/Vision

Equal Opportunity Statement

Elkins Earthworks, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristics. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation during the application process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140, $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work in-office full time?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Engineering : 5 years (Required)
• Lead or Supervisory Role: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH Required)

Work Location: In person