Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

Company: Locke Solutions

Job Summary

Locke Solutions is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and shape the future of its engineering organization. This newly created leadership role will serve as the company's highest technical authority, providing strategic direction while overseeing engineering quality, team development, and technical excellence across all company locations.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers and the Design Manager, establish engineering standards and best practices, drive process improvements, and support the company's continued growth through innovation and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative engineering leader to build a world-class engineering organization while influencing the future of a rapidly growing precast concrete manufacturer.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: David Espino

Direct Reports:

• Approximately six Engineers
• Design Manager

Works Closely With:

• Operations
• Project Management
• Sales
• Estimating
• Executive Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Serve as the company's highest technical authority and final escalation point for engineering decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team across multiple locations.
• Establish engineering standards, systems, and best practices to support long-term growth.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing engineering culture.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee engineering quality, structural design accuracy, and code compliance.
• Review structural calculations, rebar drawings, and PE-stamped submittals for precast concrete products.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Support product development and engineering solutions for new product lines.

Process Improvement & Strategy

• Develop and execute the company's engineering roadmap.
• Introduce new technologies and streamline engineering workflows.
• Improve design efficiency, consistency, and turnaround times.
• Lead feasibility studies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Estimating, and Project Management to align engineering resources with business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with outside engineers, consultants, and third-party reviewers.
• Provide technical leadership and support across all company locations.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

• Experience in precast concrete, structural, or civil engineering.
• Previous engineering management experience preferred.
• Background in manufacturing or construction engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams and implementing process improvements.

Education & Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Engineering degree recognized in Texas or eligible for Texas licensure.
• PCI certification preferred.
• Experience with precast concrete design is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Structural engineering expertise
• Engineering leadership and team development
• Technical problem-solving
• Engineering quality management
• Process improvement and systems implementation
• Strategic planning
• Product development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project and resource management

Behavioral Characteristics

• Strong leadership presence
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Highly approachable and relationship-driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Innovative and forward-thinking
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineers
• Adaptable with strong organizational skills

Travel & Work Environment

• Based in Houston, Texas.
• Primarily on-site with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate.
• Travel approximately every other week to company locations and project sites throughout Texas.
• Standard office hours with flexible scheduling options.

Compensation & Benefits

• 30% annual bonus (paid quarterly)
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Why Join Locke Solutions?

• Step into a newly created executive-level leadership role with the opportunity to define the company's engineering vision and technical strategy.
• Lead engineering innovation while helping expand new products, facilities, and geographic markets.
• Join a people-first culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team while working alongside executive leadership to drive the company's long-term success.