Electromechanical Engineering Manager

About Grace

Grace Technologies is a global leader in electrical safety and predictive maintenance. We pioneered Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) and created Grace Port®, the industry‑standard panel interface connection that allows technicians to work more safely without opening energized electrical enclosures. Our solutions also include voltage indicators, test points, lockout/tagout, Grace Sense™ predictive maintenance for real‑time equipment condition monitoring, and Proxxi wearable safety technology—protecting people and equipment in more than 60 countries.

Electromechanical Engineering Manager — Davenport, IA

• Lead the electromechanical portfolio (hands‑on + strategic)
• Be the senior technical resource across mechanical enclosures, electrical circuits, embedded hardware, and firmware
• Jump in to solve tough design, test, manufacturing, support or certification challenges
• Drive designs that balance performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability
• Build and lead a high‑performing team
• Manage and mentor engineers across mechanical, electrical and embedded disciplines
• Set expectations, coach performance, run reviews and create development plans
• Partner with recruiting/HR to attract and retain top engineering talent
• Coordinate with the Engineering Project Lead on sprint output and delivery timelines
• Own certifications and compliance execution
• Lead certification readiness and success across UL, ISO, EX/ATEX, SIL, CSA, and FCC (as applicable)
• Maintain regulatory files and coordinate external labs/consultants
• Stay current on changes to standards that could impact product design
• Raise the bar on design quality and manufacturing readiness
• Run regular design reviews and ensure best practices across teams
• Improve reliability and reduce defects through strong engineering process
• Partner with Operations on documentation systems (PDM/ERP integration) and release discipline
• Manage partners and resources; select and manage contract engineering support when needed
• Ensure outside resources meet Grace quality, documentation and timeline standards
• Drive engineering business fundamentals
• Partner with CTO/Finance to plan and track engineering budgets and project spend
• Identify and support patentable innovation in partnership with leadership

• Engineering team is aligned, productive and delivering predictable outcomes
• Certification efforts are organized, proactive and “no surprises”
• Design reviews produce clear decisions and better product quality
• Products ship with fewer defects and smoother manufacturing handoffs
• Documentation, PDM discipline and change control improve measurably

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of product engineering experience (design, test, manufacturing of physical products)
• 3+ years of people leadership experience (hiring, coaching, performance management)
• 3+ years of project leadership experience (scope, requirements, schedule, resources, risk)
• Exposure to certification environments: UL/CSA/CE/ISO/SIL (or similar)

• Practical knowledge of electromechanical product development and manufacturing
• Comfort with lab tools: multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supply, etc.
• CAD proficiency:
  Solid Works and/or Altium (or similar)
• Working understanding of analog and digital circuits and embedded systems interactions
• Strong written and verbal communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Products that matter – real‑world safety and reliability impact
• Cross‑functional influence across engineering, operations, quality, certification and finance
• Leadership visibility and room to shape how we build and scale

• Entrepreneurial environment – your ideas matter, and you’ll help build what’s next
• Free snacks, fresh fruit and gourmet coffee always stocked
• Generous responsible time off plan
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Company wellness program
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options to fit your needs

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