Engineering Manager - Engine Hardware

Job Description

Job Description

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Senior Engineering Manager – Hardware

About Holley Performance Brands

For over a century, Holley Performance Brands has been at the forefront of automotive innovation — powering enthusiasts, racers, and builders who demand performance without compromise. We design, engineer, and manufacture world-class products.

At Holley, engineering is central to our mission. We’re building the next generation of performance technology — uniting engineering disciplines to create integrated systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible, from the street to the track.

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager – Engine Hardware leads the design and development of engine system components and hardware. You will guide a team of mechanical engineers and designers to deliver projects that meet business objectives, raising the bar on quality, performance, and manufacturability. You will plan, coordinate, and clearly communicate program scope and status to stakeholders; foster innovation and reuse; and contribute at every level of the hardware stack – from concept and simulation to prototyping, validation, supplier engagement, and production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an effective people manager with the ability to get hands-on in technical design (design, CAD, tolerance analysis, Design for Manufacturability / Serviceability, thermal, vibration, shock analysis, DVP&R etc.).
• Coaches and develops team of engineers, designers, and prototype specialists, creating an inclusive culture.
• Develop production-ready hardware and release robust drawings and BOMs, in PLM / PDM.
• Define and lead platform strategy for engine and vehicle systems, kits, and accessories (modularity, reuse, interface control, scalability, manufacturability).
• Own complex projects from planning through execution – manage risk, cost, timing, and release readiness.
• Run day-to-day product development : standups, unblock issues, supplier coordination, and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with Product, Program Management, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Systems to drive successful product release and launch.
• Oversee supplier development projects and approve / manage technical deliverables.
• Manage New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis projects with urgency, accuracy, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why Join Holley

At Holley Performance Brands, you’ll be part of a team that engineers products trusted by performance enthusiasts worldwide. You’ll have the opportunity to :

Join us and help power the next generation of performance.

Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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