Engineering Manager

• Manage and develop 7–8 engineers across mechanical and controls/electrical disciplines; recruit to fill open Senior Mechanical and Controls/Electrical Engineer roles
• Mentor early-career engineers and build a culture of ownership and accountability
• Oversee custom, customer-facing automation projects end-to-end — scoping, design, schedule, and delivery — across multiple concurrent projects
• Provide technical oversight and design review across application, mechanical and electrical/controls work
• Serve as an engineering point of contact for customers on complex or escalated issues
• Partner closely with the Application Engineering and Sales Engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from scoping and proposal support through design, production, testing and installation
• Drive metric-driven performance management — tracking team and KPIs (design cycle time, schedule adherence, quality, throughput, budget, etc.) to guide decisions and hold the team accountable

• 5+ years in industrial automation, machine design, or custom systems integration; 5+ years directly managing and developing engineers
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-discipline projects and schedules, and to hold self and others accountable
• Strong believer in metric-driven performance management, with experience using data/KPIs to manage engineering teams and projects
• Strong background in mechanical or controls/electrical engineering, with working knowledge of the other disciplines
• Experience with custom/turn-key automation (industrial control systems, including but not limited to PLC, HMI, Machine Vision and Motion Control Products)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Application Engineering and Sales Engineering
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• BS in Mechanical, Software or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.