Engineering Manager Jobs in Arkansas
Engineering Manager jobs in Arkansas are steadily active, with demand concentrated in defense and aerospace manufacturing, logistics and supply chain operations, and infrastructure engineering across the state. Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith are the primary hiring metros, where employers like Dillard's technology division, Lockheed Martin, and Windstream Holdings maintain engineering leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties are manufacturing process engineering, systems engineering management, and software development leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Environmental Health and Safety
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Job Type:
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Associate Dean of Research Reports
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Manager of Safety and Research Compliance reports to the Associate Dean for Research, and serves as the College of Engineering's primary resource for research safety and compliance. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for programs that support the College's research, teaching, and outreach missions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
Working collaboratively with faculty, researchers, department/college leadership, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), the Office of Research, Sponsored Programs, Campus Public Safety, and other institutional partners, the Manager develops and administers programs that promote a culture of safety, security, and regulatory excellence across research laboratories, machine shops, makerspaces, testing facilities, and academic environments. The position plays a critical role in enabling federally funded research, and mitigating institutional risk while advancing the College's strategic research mission.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
This position requires:
- Regular travel among engineering buildings, research laboratories, testing facilities, and machine shops.
- Occasional exposure to laboratory hazards while conducting inspections, with appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Occasional evening or weekend work to support research operations, emergencies, or regulatory inspections.
- May be designated as a member of the College or University's emergency response and incident management team.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Research Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of progressively responsible experience supporting research safety, laboratory operations, export controls, research compliance, OR research security in a research-intensive environment
Experience supporting federally-sponsored research programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Research Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of progressively responsible experience supporting research safety, laboratory operations, export controls, research compliance, OR research security in a research-intensive environment
Experience in an R1 research university or national laboratory
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related credentials
Demonstrated knowledge of federal research regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, EAR, CMMC, ITAR, and OFAC
Experience supporting engineering research laboratories and advanced research facilities. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, NIH, and other federal sponsor requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering research environments and laboratory operations
Knowledge of federal research compliance, export controls, and research security regulations
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a collaborative, research-focused environment
Strong consultation, facilitation, and relationship management skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to varied audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment
Knowledge of compliance management systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Environmental Health and Safety
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Associate Dean of Research Reports
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Manager of Safety and Research Compliance reports to the Associate Dean for Research, and serves as the College of Engineering's primary resource for research safety and compliance. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for programs that support the College's research, teaching, and outreach missions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.
Working collaboratively with faculty, researchers, department/college leadership, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), the Office of Research, Sponsored Programs, Campus Public Safety, and other institutional partners, the Manager develops and administers programs that promote a culture of safety, security, and regulatory excellence across research laboratories, machine shops, makerspaces, testing facilities, and academic environments. The position plays a critical role in enabling federally funded research, and mitigating institutional risk while advancing the College's strategic research mission.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
This position requires:
- Regular travel among engineering buildings, research laboratories, testing facilities, and machine shops.
- Occasional exposure to laboratory hazards while conducting inspections, with appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Occasional evening or weekend work to support research operations, emergencies, or regulatory inspections.
- May be designated as a member of the College or University's emergency response and incident management team.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Research Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of progressively responsible experience supporting research safety, laboratory operations, export controls, research compliance, OR research security in a research-intensive environment
Experience supporting federally-sponsored research programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Public Administration, Research Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of progressively responsible experience supporting research safety, laboratory operations, export controls, research compliance, OR research security in a research-intensive environment
Experience in an R1 research university or national laboratory
Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related credentials
Demonstrated knowledge of federal research regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, EAR, CMMC, ITAR, and OFAC
Experience supporting engineering research laboratories and advanced research facilities. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, NIH, and other federal sponsor requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering research environments and laboratory operations
Knowledge of federal research compliance, export controls, and research security regulations
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a collaborative, research-focused environment
Strong consultation, facilitation, and relationship management skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across diverse stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to varied audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment
Knowledge of compliance management systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office applications
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching
Benefits Eligible:
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Arkansas
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What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of engineering experience with direct team leadership responsibilities
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams and deliver projects on schedule
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or similar project management methodologies
- Strong proficiency in engineering design tools and relevant technical software platforms
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders across technical and business teams
Engineering Manager Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Arkansas?
The most direct path is to build several years of hands-on engineering experience before stepping into a leadership role. Arkansas does not require a separate state management license for engineering managers, but candidates in roles with direct engineering sign-off responsibilities may benefit from holding or pursuing licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Most employers in Arkansas prioritize a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline combined with demonstrated team leadership.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Arkansas?
Companies currently hiring engineering managers in Arkansas include Walmart, L3Harris, and SQUAN, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arkansas's mix of defense contractors, retail technology operations, and manufacturing facilities creates consistent demand for engineering leadership at multiple seniority levels.
Which Arkansas cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Bentonville, Camden, and Fayetteville account for the largest concentration of engineering manager openings in Arkansas. Little Rock anchors the market as the state capital and home to corporate technology and infrastructure employers, while Fayetteville benefits from the University of Arkansas research ecosystem and Walmart's vast supplier and technology network, and Fort Smith draws manufacturing and defense-related engineering leadership roles.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely software-focused fields, since engineering managers in Arkansas frequently oversee on-site manufacturing, facilities, or hardware teams. About 25% of engineering manager openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward companies with distributed software or systems engineering teams rather than production floor or infrastructure-heavy operations.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is moving into a lead engineer or senior individual contributor role first, then building internal visibility before stepping into formal management. Large Arkansas employers in manufacturing and logistics, including distribution and supply chain operations tied to Northwest Arkansas, frequently promote high-performing engineers from within. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Arkansas State Board of Licensure strengthens a promotion case significantly, as does taking on project coordination or mentorship responsibilities in your current role.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's major hiring metros and industries. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each employer through the listings.
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