Manager of Electrical Engineering Consumer Products Mankato MN

Location: Mankato, MN

This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced electrical engineering manager who wants real ownership over product design and delivery. You’ll lead a team developing complex consumer electrical/electronic products while staying deeply involved in the technical work yourself. Your impact shows up directly in product performance, quality, cost, and successful launches.

• Compensation: $145,000–$175,000 base salary
• Relocation support provided
• A rare player‑coach role that blends people leadership with meaningful electrical design work
• Direct influence on product strategy, innovation, and engineering standards

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers across multiple concurrent product development programs
• Provide daily technical oversight for electrical and electronic design, validation, and integration
• Own projects from concept through launch—plans, milestones, resources, schedules, and cost targets
• Drive adoption of new technologies, modern design methodologies, and best‑practice engineering standards
• Review designs and project activities to ensure compliance with development guidelines and quality expectations
• Partner cross‑functionally with mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to ensure cohesive product design
• Establish and maintain design practices that maximize productivity and product quality
• Act as a subject‑matter expert to resolve complex technical challenges internally and externally
• Research vendors and manage contracted product development efforts
• Evaluate and recommend engineering or process changes that improve productivity and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, including leadership of complex consumer products
• Advanced expertise in electrical/electronic circuit design, testing, and evaluation
• Proven ability to lead engineers, manage performance, and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong project leadership experience from concept through commercialization
• Working knowledge of mechanical and manufacturing principles, including:
  • Pressure sealing
  • Plastic injection‑molded parts
  • Polymers, plastics, and metals
  • Aluminum die casting, extrusions, and metal stamping
  • Mechanical assemblies and test equipment
• Business acumen related to product cost, tooling, labor, margins, and departmental budgeting
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced engineering analysis, simulation, and design tools

If you’re ready to lead engineers, shape innovative consumer products, and stay hands‑on with electrical design, this role offers both influence and technical depth. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering leadership career.