Engineering Manager
Full-Time & On-Site
Santa Maria, CA, USA
Manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines. Support a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence by guiding the professional growth of individual engineers.
Wasco is a family-owned and operated business that engineers, manufactures, and sells the best pressure sensors. Wasco switches are used in semiconductor manufacturing, fire suppression, military vehicles and many other markets, but our mission starts with our team.
At Wasco we respect, encourage, and support each other as we bulldoze problems that hold us back. We look forward to adding more talent to the Wasco team as we continue to make the best pressure sensors.
Wasco creates a stable and enjoyable work environment for our team members to grow and thrive!
General Requirements
Education:
Minimum Requirement - Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer use. The role also involves climbing stairs multiple times per day and occasionally lifting up to 50lbs. Occasional travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Job Duties
· Engineering Leadership & Supervision
Oversees engineering team performance, provides leadership and motivation, including remote team coordination and evaluations.
· Project & Process Management
Leads project planning, execution, and Phase Gate management to ensure timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
· Product Development & Validation
Manages test systems, experimental design, product validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration
Coordinates with internal teams and customers to align project scope and support multi-site efforts.
· Accountability & Values Alignment
Completes ad hoc assignments while adhering to managerial expectations, company mission, and core values
Skills & Abilities
· Project & Design Expertise
Applies strong project management and design knowledge to guide successful technical and creative outcomes.
· Problem Solving & Persistence
Demonstrates determination and resilience in identifying solutions and overcoming challenges.
· Technical Proficiency
Fluent in computer software relevant to project and design execution.
· Team Building & Communication
Builds effective teams and communicates clearly to foster collaboration and shared success.