Engineering Manager - Industrial - Portland, ME

This is an Engineering Manager opportunity with a growing project-focused organization serving a diverse industrial client base. The position offers the chance to influence technical strategy, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence across complex engineering projects. Client Details My client is a well established engineering and project solutions provider known for delivering high quality, compliant process systems across diverse industries. The organization is investing heavily in operational excellence and leadership development, creating a strong platform for long term growth and innovation. Description The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Vice President and be responsible for: Lead and manage engineering resources across multiple projects. Provide oversight of technical strategy, engineering execution, and project delivery. Ensure engineering solutions meet operational, performance, quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Collaborate with project teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to communicate project objectives and progress. Hold Project Engineers and Project Managers accountable for achieving key milestones and deliverables. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term operational excellence. Mentor, coach, and develop engineering talent through regular feedback and performance management. Resolve technical, operational, and customer-related challenges. Establish and track performance metrics to measure departmental effectiveness and efficiency. Foster a culture focused on accountability, innovation, collaboration, and employee development. Profile Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline. 8+ years of leadership experience within a process engineering, sanitary process, or related technical environment. Strong background in the design of sanitary fluid processing systems. Demonstrated analytical approach to decision making, including the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans. Proven track record of aligning stakeholders with competing priorities toward a unified direction. Well developed project management capability including budget, schedule, quality, and risk control. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable stepping into new responsibilities as business needs evolve. Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and ISO compliance expectations. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $165,000. Comprehensive benefits package as outlined in the offer letter. Opportunity to lead and shape engineering projects. Supportive and innovative company culture. Potential for professional growth and development. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.