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Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

LEL InternationalSpartanburg, South Carolina, United States
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

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 an opportunity to build and own the engineering function of a rapidly scaling organization. As Engineering Manager, you will be involved with 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 with your team 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.

    • Experience & Skills :

    Technical :

  • Strong engineering background ( PE encouraged for structural, 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.

    • 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.

    • Ready to step into a critical leadership role, partner with major global OEMs, and build something lasting?  We’d love to talk with you.

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