Central Engineering Team Manager

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Allocate resources and assign projects to ensure optimal team performance.

• Engineering & Design

• Oversee the design and development of new Facility Designs and Product offerings.
• Ensure that engineering projects meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, integrate the product offerings of multiple business units, and proactive designs for clients.

• Product Development & Support

• Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
• Identify and execute improvements on current products to enhance performance, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Sales & Opportunity Support

• Meet with customers to present and develop solutions and product offerings.
• Partner with the sales team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Provide technical support and innovative solutions for customer requirements and proposals.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable engineering improvements.

• Process & Efficiency Improvements

• Analyze existing product lines for design and manufacturing optimization.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing production efficiency.
• Standardize engineering practices and documentation across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering
• 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in facility design, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in process software and engineering tools.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and build efficiencies.
• Background in supporting sales or customer-facing engineering projects.
• Experience working in a matrixed or multi-site engineering environment.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays