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This position is responsible for helping to improve the Company’s design department efficiency, evaluating existing processes and procedures, and suggesting and making necessary changes to implement those improvements. Ideal candidates will have manufacturer training, in-house training, and on-the-job experience as it relates to design. The Engineering Manager applies engineering principles to every design for code compliance and customer requirements; analyze product specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be installed in customer facilities; interface with CAD Operators, Designers, project managers and sales, and support their various needs.\nWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)\nLead a team of designers and CAD Operators, providing supervision, mentoring, training, and engagement reviews.\nParticipate in the design review process with design team members; ensure designs are timely, accurate, and budget compliant.\nProvide feedback to management for establishing, monitoring, and updating goals for the engineering department and its team members.\nReview all designs before submitted for approval to ensure they meet the Company’s quality standards and code requirements.\nReview and manage the project backlog to ensure design and engineering is being completed in a timely manner to meet both internal and external customer needs.\nEnsure all Company policies and procedures are followed during daily work activities.\nWork independently or with others as a team to complete all tasks and related design functions.\nRoutinely work with sales and project managers to ensure the most efficient design while maintaining the highest quality standards.\nAssist and provide feedback to the sales and project managers for organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.\nAssist management in developing and implementing a quality service program to increase efficiencies and proficiencies for the design and engineering department. \nDevelop and implement AutoCAD design and drafting standards for the department.\nResponsible for ensuring all employees embrace our safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.\nWHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU\nTwo to five years of experience with commercial fire and life safety system.\nTwo to five years of experience leading design and CAD Operator teams in the fire alarm and life safety industry. \nTechnical skills, including AutoCAD proficiency, and an in-depth understanding of fire alarm and life safety systems design.\nNICET Level III, certified in Fire Alarm and/or Special Hazards.\nStrong working knowledge of fire protection codes and operations.\nProficient understanding of current NFPA 72 design and installation standards.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\n Strong leadership and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task.\nAble to travel by air and/or ground overnight, as necessary. \nWHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE\nCompetitive salary based on qualifications.\nPaid time off plan and holidays.\n401(k) matching.\nShort term and long-term disability.\nMedical, dental, and vision plans with options.\nLife insurance.\nProfessional career development opportunities.\nTuition reimbursement.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3396,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Hardware","Real Estate","Access Control & Alarm Systems"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-27T09:55:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":71,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.786,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":17,"expected_fill_days":32,"reasons":["conf:8","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T03:04:57Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sciensusa-engineering-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sciensusa-engineering-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T03:04:57Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1949,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3051,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}