Engineering Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Engineering Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are actively hiring, with strong demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, defense systems, pharmaceuticals, and technology services at every level from early-career team leads through senior director. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley anchor most of the hiring, where major employers like Lockheed Martin, Johnson and Johnson, and Siemens maintain deep engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties include software engineering management, systems and process engineering leadership, and manufacturing operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Senior Manager TPPL Industrial Engineering
Reading, PA, US, 19605
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
Job Purpose
The Senior Manager of TPPL Industrial Engineering for the Americas will plan, direct, implement processes and control operations in a multi-plant organizational structure. This includes accountability for new equipment selection, specification, justification, and purchase; as well as seeing through installation and commissioning. Overall goals are to improve associate health, safety, engagement, production, delivery and costs. This position will also include activities for total productive maintenance, single minute exchange of dies (SMED) and addition of automation for work content reduction within the respective manufacturing plants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Define, develop and implement equipment and processes that drive quality, repeatable, and sustained production and productivity inside the TPPL manufacturing locations.
Develop and implement strategic CAPEX plans at each facility to support future demands of ENS products in TPPL.
Maintain and improve manufacturing standards at the TPPL Americas plants.
- Drive the cultural transformation via EOS tools and strategy deployment necessary to achieve world class performance of our TPPL operations within the Americas.
- Continuously look for ways to drive productivity and process improvements at each facility with a keen eye towards automation.
- Lead commercialization of new process and equipment installations to drive automation, labor reduction and new product introductions into respective facilities as required.
- Keep up with internal and external developments in automation and work content reduction and ensure development, transfer and retention of knowledge and information.
- Develop equipment designs including layout and calculations required fulfilling those concepts.
- Assist with the development of budgets and recommend expenditures for capital equipment and facility improvements. Will also be a key influencer in annual strategic planning initiative.
- Generate and implement processes and equipment that streamline processes, optimize costs, and renovate systems.
- Create and direct the development of documents that specify the design requirements or vendor specifications and control the internal manufacture of those designs using existing and developing technologies.
- Develop an effective, repeatable maintenance program to reduce unscheduled downtime.
- Minimize EnerSys' exposure and risk on CAPEX and expansion projects and ensure timely spending of approved funds.
- Liaison with vendors, as required, supporting plant operations through technical presentations and explanations.
- Initiate and ensure management of innovation projects, monitor progress and support the business units in embedding process innovations and ensure support in analysis and solution of occurring problems.
- Attract, lead, coach, appraise and develop employees, ensure staffing and stimulate talent.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience overseeing large groups of people across multiple facilities and multiple lines of production and equipment. This includes production, packaging, maintenance, and warehousing.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, related field or equivalent experience. MBA a plus.
- 15 years of experience in operations role in manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, project scheduling, CAPEX and contract review processes.
- Strong systems skills including MS Office, combined with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence decisions through knowledge of day-to-day flow of production, products, and overall key manufacturing decision points.
- Highly detail oriented and organized individual who can work closely with operations team members on improving business processes and procedures.
25-50% Travel to mfg facilities mostly in the US and external vendors as required. Few international travels for EOS and center of excellence benchmarking activities as well.
General Job Requirements
- Generic
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
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We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Reading PA
Job Title: Senior Manager TPPL Industrial Engineering
Reading, PA, US, 19605
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.
Job Purpose
The Senior Manager of TPPL Industrial Engineering for the Americas will plan, direct, implement processes and control operations in a multi-plant organizational structure. This includes accountability for new equipment selection, specification, justification, and purchase; as well as seeing through installation and commissioning. Overall goals are to improve associate health, safety, engagement, production, delivery and costs. This position will also include activities for total productive maintenance, single minute exchange of dies (SMED) and addition of automation for work content reduction within the respective manufacturing plants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Define, develop and implement equipment and processes that drive quality, repeatable, and sustained production and productivity inside the TPPL manufacturing locations.
Develop and implement strategic CAPEX plans at each facility to support future demands of ENS products in TPPL.
Maintain and improve manufacturing standards at the TPPL Americas plants.
- Drive the cultural transformation via EOS tools and strategy deployment necessary to achieve world class performance of our TPPL operations within the Americas.
- Continuously look for ways to drive productivity and process improvements at each facility with a keen eye towards automation.
- Lead commercialization of new process and equipment installations to drive automation, labor reduction and new product introductions into respective facilities as required.
- Keep up with internal and external developments in automation and work content reduction and ensure development, transfer and retention of knowledge and information.
- Develop equipment designs including layout and calculations required fulfilling those concepts.
- Assist with the development of budgets and recommend expenditures for capital equipment and facility improvements. Will also be a key influencer in annual strategic planning initiative.
- Generate and implement processes and equipment that streamline processes, optimize costs, and renovate systems.
- Create and direct the development of documents that specify the design requirements or vendor specifications and control the internal manufacture of those designs using existing and developing technologies.
- Develop an effective, repeatable maintenance program to reduce unscheduled downtime.
- Minimize EnerSys' exposure and risk on CAPEX and expansion projects and ensure timely spending of approved funds.
- Liaison with vendors, as required, supporting plant operations through technical presentations and explanations.
- Initiate and ensure management of innovation projects, monitor progress and support the business units in embedding process innovations and ensure support in analysis and solution of occurring problems.
- Attract, lead, coach, appraise and develop employees, ensure staffing and stimulate talent.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Experience overseeing large groups of people across multiple facilities and multiple lines of production and equipment. This includes production, packaging, maintenance, and warehousing.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, related field or equivalent experience. MBA a plus.
- 15 years of experience in operations role in manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of budgeting, project scheduling, CAPEX and contract review processes.
- Strong systems skills including MS Office, combined with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence decisions through knowledge of day-to-day flow of production, products, and overall key manufacturing decision points.
- Highly detail oriented and organized individual who can work closely with operations team members on improving business processes and procedures.
25-50% Travel to mfg facilities mostly in the US and external vendors as required. Few international travels for EOS and center of excellence benchmarking activities as well.
General Job Requirements
- Generic
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
Nearest Major Market: Reading PA
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required by most employers
- Five or more years of engineering experience with demonstrated people management responsibility
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through product development or systems delivery cycles
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or formal project management methodologies in an engineering context
- Strong background in stakeholder communication, budget oversight, and resource planning
- Professional Engineer license or PMP certification preferred by defense and infrastructure employers
Engineering Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Pennsylvania?
Most engineering managers in Pennsylvania move into the role after building several years of hands-on engineering experience followed by a step into team or project leadership. A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is the standard foundation, and a Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists strengthens candidacy in regulated industries like infrastructure, defense, and energy. An advanced degree or PMP certification can accelerate the path in larger organizations.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Pennsylvania right now include PNC Financial Services, Amphenol, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of defense contractors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial technology firms means consistent demand for engineering managers who can lead both technical staff and complex operational programs.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Yocumtown have the most engineering manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its pharmaceutical, life sciences, and technology consulting sectors, while Pittsburgh's strength in robotics, steel-adjacent industries, and university-linked tech firms generates steady demand, and the Lehigh Valley supports openings tied to its dense base of manufacturing and logistics operations.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely digital fields because engineering managers in Pennsylvania frequently oversee plant floors, laboratory teams, or hardware development cycles that require on-site presence. About 45% of engineering manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in software engineering management and IT infrastructure leadership roles where the work is largely deliverable-based.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead engineer or senior individual contributor role first, then volunteering for project ownership or mentorship responsibilities that demonstrate management readiness. Large Pennsylvania employers in manufacturing and defense, including facilities run by Lockheed Martin and Siemens, often hire associate or staff engineers through structured rotational programs that build toward management. Earning a Professional Engineer license or a PMP certification signals readiness and gives early-career candidates a concrete edge when applying for first-time manager openings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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