Engineering Manager - Systems and Software

Crown Equipment is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead systems and software development for vehicle products. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering support.

• Lead and manage a systems and software engineering team (systems, software, electrical engineers, and technical leads)
• Plan, resource, and supervise product development projects to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals
• Provide technical guidance and contribute directly to engineering and design challenges as needed
• Ensure designs meet product requirements and company/industry standards through reviews and testing
• Champion new product development, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with customers, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver competitive, customer-focused solutions
• Communicate project status, priorities, and expectations to leadership and stakeholders
• Develop and mentor team members through performance management and talent development
• Perform other duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of product development experience, including model-based embedded control system design (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow)
• Project management and supervisory experience
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel with overnight stays up to 5%
• Reliable transportation for local travel between company sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lift truck or vehicle systems, driver assistance, or vehicle dynamics
• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, or automotive experience
• Familiarity with embedded software tools and technologies (e.g., C/C++, Git, CAN tools, Python, Jira, Agile methods)

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.