Senior Engineering Manager  2026-249

Location:  Anaheim, California
Relocation Assistance: YES (limited) – see below
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 10 – 12 years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Electrical Engineering

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a leading company located just east of Anaheim, California, who is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Departments in the design and manufacturing of high temperature vacuum furnaces for the aerospace, energy, and precision manufacturing industries.

Your Role:

You will have direct responsibility for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Departments, and work closely with internal and external Sales personnel to develop new business and products.

• Plan and formulate all engineering strategies and programs.
• Provide technical leadership to staff and company personnel so, through efficient use of talents, the company can achieve overall technical superiority in our global marketplace.
• Manage and organize technical resources of the company to achieve stated internal engineering objectives in continuous improvement, technical advancement, processing capabilities, and R&D.
• Work closely with Project Management Team to meet and exceed customer requirements in product design and innovations, processing, quality, prototypes and production deadlines.
• Advance company competitive position in Product Engineering (i.e. Equipment Design, Process flow through engineering, FEA, CFD) with customers.
• Review the activity of product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications, and then delegate work to the responsible parties to adapt and follow these principles and standards.
• Oversee customer technical meeting preparations and continuously drives for improvements in “professionalism” and sales outstanding of products before and during presentations.
• Utilize technical resources and analytical means to continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processing, statistical variations, rework reduction, and other critical metrics and cost items.

Required Skills:

• Understands and apply advanced manufacturing technology and automation to drive manufacturing processes and efficiency objectives and improvements.
• Drives innovation in all areas of engineering disciplines.
• Periodically appraises employee performance, and in accordance with Company policy, recommends and/or approves change of status and salary adjustments.
• Always maintains close surveillance over engineering procedures through observations, perusal use of reports and staff meetings to assure coordination and integration of work procedures, timely results, budgetary conformation, and utilization of personnel, equipment and facilities.
• Provides a routine executive summary outlining the status of cost controls and project challenges that affect the bottom line.
• Must be able to use CAD software and MS Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and controls.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience in industrial machinery design and manufacturing — specifically for a designer and builder of capital equipment.
• 3–5 years in a leadership or management role
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
• Proficiency with CAD software and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in heat treatment of metal parts manufacturing
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC and designer software (500/5000), Intouch Wonderware, and HC900 Design Station
• Some mechanical engineering skills
• Experience with FEA and CFD tools

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-249 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.

Limited Relocation Assistance – covers moving truck costs only; no full-service moving company reimbursement provided.

Construction Engineering Manager   2026-248

Location:  Ames, Iowa
Relocation Assistance: YES
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 7+ years experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields, including 5 years experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

Education Requirements: BS or higher in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering, plus Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing Mechanical Engineering and Construction firm in Ames, Iowa, which is actively seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Manager to lead their engineering department in all mechanical projects.

They are offering relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Your Role:

You will lead end‑to‑end mechanical/MEP design for construction projects, from concept through detailed design and construction support, accepting final responsibility for engineering deliverables and QA/QC for those projects.

• Manage the full-cycle engineering design and layout of projects
• Prepare in-house design and detailed engineering, along with less detailed presentation and conceptual plans
• Process required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Serve as the point of contact for outside engineering consultants and vendors
• Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
• Attend design meetings with clients and partners, along with pre-construction and post-construction meetings
• Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards
• Mentor, train, and develop staff and evaluate staff performance
• Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
• Working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD

Required Experience:

• BS or higher in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering field
• Professional Engineer License
• 7+ years’ experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
• 5 years’ experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-248 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.