Engineering Manager

At LEL International, we are a rapidly growing leader in custom enclosure manufacturing for critical power infrastructure. Our enclosures house the heartbeat of the modern world - power systems that keep communities, data centers, hospitals, and industries running. As we expand, we live by three guiding tenets:

- Love People - We care deeply for our team, our partners, and our customers.

- Embrace the Challenge - We lean into the hard problems with grit and determination.

- Leave it Better - Every project, every process, and every relationship is made stronger because we were involved.

We are looking for a highly capable, hands-on Engineering Manager to step into a critical leadership role and help us standardize, scale, and elevate our engineering function.

The Opportunity:

This is not a maintenance role - this is an opportunity to build and own the engineering function of a rapidly scaling organization. As Engineering Manager, you will be the first point of contact for world-class OEM customers guiding projects from RFQ through execution. You will bring structure, command, and process to a talented engineering team, transforming them into a high-performance unit.

This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in autonomy, wants to put their stamp on a growing business, and is ready to be both strategist and builder.

Key Responsibilities:

- Process Development & Management:

- Build a robust, standardized engineering process.

- Implement an Engineering Change Order (ECO) system to eliminate bottlenecks and streamline workflow.

- Technical & Structural Oversight:

- Lead structural design and analysis, including wind loading, frame strength, lifting diagrams, and bolt calculations.

- Oversee fluid flow and heat transfer calculations (CFD for exhaust, temperature controls, etc.).

- Serve as the technical authority across structural, mechanical, and electrical considerations.

- Customer Interface & Project Management:

- Act as the primary technical liaison for OEM customers.

- Lead project kickoff calls, ensuring customer specifications are translated into cohesive design packages.

- Team Leadership & Development:

- Mentor and develop the engineering team, driving standardization and continuous improvement.

- Foster collaboration across engineering, production, and sales.

Required Experience & Skills:

Technical Must-Haves:

- Strong structural engineering background (wind loads, strength tests).

- Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation (FEA).

- 5-10+ years of engineering experience, ideally in enclosure or machine-building industries.

Leadership & Culture Fit:

- Working Manager: Willing to roll up your sleeves and design alongside your team.

- Autonomy-Driven: Comfortable leading without bureaucracy; you bring solutions, not problems.

- Customer-Facing: Thrives on interaction with customers and stakeholders.

- Proactive: Builds systems and processes where none exist.

Deal Breaker: If you want to sit behind a desk in an established, bureaucratic process—this is not the role for you.

Why Join LEL International:

This role is more than a job-it’s an opportunity to embrace the challenge of shaping an engineering department in a high-growth company where your impact is visible every day.

- Love People: Join a culture where relationships matter-internally and externally. You’ll work with some of the best OEMs in the world while mentoring a talented team.

- Embrace the Challenge: If you’ve ever wanted to build a function from the ground up, this is your chance. You’ll tackle complex technical problems and solve them your way.

- Leave it Better: Your work will directly elevate our products, processes, and people, leaving a lasting mark on the business.

Compensation & Next Steps:

- Competitive Base Salary (negotiable based on experience).

- High Autonomy: Build, lead, and grow without corporate red tape.

- Clear Path for Growth: Shape a team and function that scales with the company.

If you are ready to step into a critical leadership role, partner with major global OEMs, and build something lasting, we’d love to talk with you.