Job Title: Engineering Manager - OEM / Manufacturing
Location: Sarasota, FL (On-site, full-time)
Compensation: $125,000 – $130,000 base salary
Relocation Assistance: $15,000 – $20,000 available for qualified candidates
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role
A confidential client is seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented Engineering Manager to lead its engineering function. This role is based at our Sarasota-area facility and will be a key contributor to production quality, technical excellence, and cross-functional project execution. We are conducting this search discreetly, as it involves succession planning for a current leadership role.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, original equipment (OE) manufacturing environment and brings strong thermal systems experience (radiators, oil/transmission coolers, heat exchangers, etc.) to the table.
Top Qualifications
5+ years of leadership in a manufacturing engineering environment
Prior experience in OE supplier processes and quality standards (especially PPAP)
Strong technical foundation in thermal heat transfer systems or adjacent technologies
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar preferred
Demonstrated success in managing engineering teams, project timelines, and cross-department initiatives
Core Responsibilities
Lead and develop the engineering team including design, BOMs, routings, and customer quoting
Oversee new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive manufacturability reviews, documentation control, and cost optimization
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, quality, customer service, and plant leadership
Serve as SME on quality engineering practices including PPAP, customer approvals, and compliance
Maintain strong project documentation and reporting, ensuring transparency and accuracy
Why This Role?
Opportunity to lead a core function at a growing manufacturing plant
Direct visibility with executive leadership and impact on organizational success
Relocation support for top candidates ready to move to sunny Southwest Florida
Strong internal backing to build the right team and improve systems
This is a confidential search. Details about the company, facility, or current leadership will only be disclosed to short-listed applicants under NDA or similar discretion guidelines.