Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Minneapolis, MN Job Details $80,000 - $95,000 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination CAD software Computer operation Customer service Technical documentation 5 years Engineering Mid-level Performance management Bachelor's degree in engineering Continuous improvement Task prioritization Decision making Organizational skills macOS Quality standards in production Associate's degree in engineering Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Associate's degree Leadership Drafting Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Cross-functional communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Time management Full Job Description

MISSION PD

Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer's experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail . Summary We are looking for an ambitious, curious and optimistic Engineering Manager to oversee the entire Modeling & Drafting team. As the Engineering Manager you will play a key leadership role — balancing team capacity, prioritizing work, and supporting operational needs across multiple projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that engineering models, drawings, and documentation meet established business quality standard in a fast-paced environment. This role will report directly to the Director of Engineering. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Functions as a key contributor for the Director of Engineering in meeting company goals. Facilitate scope-of-work alignment with the project management team, ensuring clarity of requirements and expectations. Prioritize team efforts based on operational need, customer timelines, and strategic business priorities. Manage workload distribution across the Engineering team to ensure balanced capacity and timely delivery. Collaborate with project teams, manufacturing and vendors to confirm engineering documentation supports build readiness. Monitor project assignments, identify resource constraints, and escalate capacity issues to the Director of Engineering. Ensure all models, drawings, and technical documentation meet business quality assurance standards Conduct daily review of work-in-progress to identify accuracy issues, missing information, or deviations from standards. Drive consistency in drawing levels, modeling practices, and revision control. Maintain equipment and software licenses and installation/operation needed for drawing production. Proactive approach to performance management, continuous improvement and talent acquisition. Leads by example and motivate employees reflecting Company policies and goals. Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment Follows all safety and workplace policies Competencies and Skills Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to work in cross-functional teams and complete projects per plan. Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills. Excellent coaching, facilitating and flexibility. Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate work efforts Must have the ability to multitask, problem solve and operate in a fast-paced and changing environment. Proven ability to organize information from multiple sources. Aptitude in operating and understanding CAD software (SolidWorks). Excellent computer skills, specifically working with Mac based products and in Microsoft Office Suite programs. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Self-motivation is a must. Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values. Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations. Experience Associate bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology or related field. 5+ years of experience in modeling/drafting, technical documentation, or engineering support. Experience operating SolidWorks or AutoCAD software. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday.