Description
L&R INDUSTRIES
Job Description
Job Title Engineering Manager (EM2)
Department Design Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Reports to CEO
Location: Cabool Mo Type of position: Engineering
Full-time
FLSA Status: Salary
Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead the engineering functions for new and legacy products ensuring the team maintains its focus on
project completion, profitability and achievement of strategic company goals while providing the
highest level of support to our cross functional downstream customers, dealers and end users. This
role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to driving innovation
and excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
5+ years of experience directly leading, managing, and supervising engineers, drafters, and
technicians.
Manage and lead a team of talented engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and career
development support.
Develop and coordinate departmental goals that excite team members and support company
strategy.
Lead collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
Prioritize tasks and motivate employees to accomplish departmental objectives on time and
without errors.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and high-quality standards
within the engineering team.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages open communication,
creativity, and diversity of thought.
Strategically interview, hire, coach, and develop staff to build a first-class engineering
organization.
Coordinate job training, both for new employees and to cross-train existing employees.
Evaluate employee performance, both informally on a day-to-day basis, and as a part of the
company performance management system, developing performance objectives and development plans.
Oversee the development and maintenance of employee competence and as necessary issue corrective
action, up to and including termination, as needed according to company policy and in consultation
with Human Resources
Ensure that employees follow company procedures, safety practices, company policies, and
applicable engineering and certification standard.
Create and maintain methods to measure and report real-time departmental results to drive
continual improvement.
Monitor team productivity and project milestones, proactively identifying and addressing
potential risks and issues.
Hands-on participation in engineering design and all other aspects of department work
assignments and tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years experience directly supervising and managing engineers in a similar
manufacturing environment.
Project management experience leading cross functional teams preferably through a Stage Gate
process.
Design and/or manufacturing engineering experience with agricultural and/or construction
attachments is highly desired.
TECHNICAL/FUNCTION SPECIFIC
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor
team members
Demonstrated success in managing and delivering complex engineering projects from conception to
completion
Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound and timely decisions under
pressure
Demonstrated ability to present material in a professional manner to management and review
boards
Experience in hiring, onboarding, and developing engineering talent
BEHAVIORAL
Ability to apply design for 6 sigma techniques
Proven design for manufacturability experience
Advanced 3D modeling and drafting skills
Advanced GD&T knowledge
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully use required drafting software,
company ERP system, Microsoft Windows and Office
Ability to understand and interpret manufacturing procedures and applicable engineering and
certification standards
Dedication to the best interests of the company, its customers and employees
Commitment to quality, accuracy, consistency and safety and ability to foster those traits among
employees
Willingness and ability to champion and enforce manufacturing procedures, applicable engineering
and certification standards and company policies
Ability to prioritize and manage own time, as well as employees’ time efficiently to meet
deadlines
Positive attitude and ability to inspire employees to do their best
Ability to work well with others, including subordinates, peers, executives and outside vendors,
representatives and visitors
The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job.
Job Title: Engineering Manager (EM2)
Department : Design Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Reports to CEO
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sufficient manual dexterity to successfully use a computer.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to frequently travel between the local Decatur, Athens and Cleveland facilities as
needed.
Ability to travel up to 20% to other locations.
Frequently required to stand and/or walk and make trips to the manufacturing and lab
areas.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area,
including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes.
Requirements
This role is not for everyone, and it is not supposed to be. It is for someone who would rather build something real in a place where their kids can roam the yard and hear owls at night, than climb a corporate ladder in a city they can barely afford. Someone who wants a job that respects their time outside of it, because that time outside is the reason they took the job in the first place.
L&R Industries is building a standalone Engineering Department for the first time in company history — a rare opportunity to shape an engineering organization from the ground up at a company with over 50 years of manufacturing success and a fast-growing, patent-pending product line already in commercial launch.
Position Summary
Lead the engineering functions for new and legacy products, ensuring the team maintains its focus on project completion, profitability, and achievement of strategic company goals while providing the highest level of support to cross-functional downstream customers, dealers, and end users. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to driving innovation and excellence.
What You'll Do
Manage and lead a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development
Develop and coordinate departmental goals that excite team members and support company strategy
Lead collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless project execution
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and high-quality standards
Strategically interview, hire, coach, and develop staff to build a first-class engineering organization
Create and maintain methods to measure and report real-time departmental results
Hands-on participation in engineering design and all other aspects of department work assignments
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years directly supervising and managing engineers in a manufacturing environment
Project management experience leading cross-functional teams, preferably through a Stage Gate process
Design and/or manufacturing engineering experience with agricultural and/or construction attachments is highly desired
Advanced 3D modeling, drafting, and GD&T knowledge
Demonstrated success managing and delivering complex engineering projects from concept to completion
