Engineering Manager

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Quest Energy Group

Quest () is Houston's Leading Industrial and Manufacturing Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Firm.

Hands-On | Manufacturing | High-Growth Environment

We are partnering with a fast-growing, privately held industrial manufacturing company seeking a hands‑on Engineering Manager to lead a small but critical engineering team while staying deeply connected to the product and the shop floor.

This is a player–coach role for a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves—someone who can lead people, set strategy, establish KPIs, and execute
, while still doing real engineering work and maintaining daily visibility with manufacturing and operations.

The organization offers a strong leadership team, an exceptional culture, and significant growth runway
, making this an ideal opportunity for an engineering leader looking to make a visible, lasting impact.

• Lead and develop a small engineering team (approx. 4 engineers) in a high-growth manufacturing environment
• Serve as a hands‑on engineering leader
  , contributing directly to design, analysis, problem‑solving, and technical decision‑making
• Own and drive engineering strategy
  , priorities, and execution aligned with business growth
• Establish, track, and improve engineering KPIs tied to quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and leadership to translate plans into executable outcomes
• Be highly visible on the shop floor
  —reviewing product, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring designs are manufacturable
• Improve and scale engineering processes, workflows, and documentation as the organization grows
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across product design, materials, and manufacturing methods
• Act as a technical and cultural leader who sets the tone for accountability, urgency, and collaboration

• MUST have direct bellows engineering experience
  (Candidates without bellows experience will not be considered)
• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in mechanical engineering and engineered industrial products
• Demonstrated ability to lead people while remaining technically hands‑on
• Experience working closely with manufacturing, fabrication, and shop‑floor operations
• Track record of building structure, processes, and KPIs in growing organizations
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with high accountability

• A visible leader
  , not a desk‑only manager
• Comfortable making decisions, setting direction, and executing through others
• Practical, detail‑oriented, and product‑focused
• Strong communicator who earns trust with engineers, operators, and leadership alike
• Motivated by building, improving, and scaling—not maintaining the status quo

• High‑impact leadership role in a rapidly growing company
• Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and processes from the inside
• Strong culture, supportive leadership, and real autonomy
• Blend of leadership + hands‑on engineering (no ivory tower management)