Senior Level Engineering Team Leader Jobs
Senior level engineering team leader jobs place experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, team performance, and the end-to-end delivery of complex projects. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, with 0% of roles offering remote or hybrid arrangements and employers like Lochmueller, Bloomberg, and Pella hiring at this level now.
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Sr. Engineering Team Leader – Plant Process
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Department: Engineering / Manufacturing
Work Type: On-site (Plant Environment)
About the Role
Pella is seeking a Sr. Engineering Team Leader – Plant Process to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team within our Fort Worth manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, leading complex engineering projects, and ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
You’ll play a critical leadership role within the plant, partnering across functions, influencing strategy, and delivering measurable operational results.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Develop Talent
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers, specialists, technicians, and maintenance personnel
- Build a strong, collaborative, and results-driven engineering team
- Lead performance management and support career growth
Drive Process & Project Excellence
- Lead manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, service, and productivity
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution
- Develop budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation
- Coordinate cross-functional work across manufacturing, product development, Lean, Quality, IT, and external vendors
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and events
- Identify and implement process innovations and operational efficiencies
- Conduct plant capacity and floor space analysis
- Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and decision-making
Operational Leadership
- Ensure adherence to Pella’s Project Management, Safety, and Quality systems
- Oversee plant engineering and maintenance programs
- Track KPIs, monitor progress, and drive accountability for results
What You Bring
Experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience across multiple disciplines (Process, Plant, Product, CI, or Quality)
- Background in manufacturing or plant-based environments required
- Experience leading projects and driving measurable process improvements
- Prior leadership experience or strong readiness to lead people
Skills
- Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) experience preferred
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project required); AutoCAD and Minitab a plus
Leadership Traits
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Effective communicator and presenter
- Skilled at coaching and developing others
- Drives accountability and leads with impact
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Additional Details
- Environment: Manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and noise; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
- Schedule: Standard hours with flexibility for off-shift support, on-call responsibilities, and occasional Saturdays
- Travel: Minimal to moderate
Why Pella
- Lead impactful engineering initiatives at a growing Fort Worth operation
- Strong brand with a focus on innovation and operational excellence
- Collaborative culture with visible leadership impact
- Clear career progression within engineering and plant leadership
If you're a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, and making a real impact on plant performance, we want to hear from you.
Sr. Engineering Team Leader – Plant Process
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Department: Engineering / Manufacturing
Work Type: On-site (Plant Environment)
About the Role
Pella is seeking a Sr. Engineering Team Leader – Plant Process to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team within our Fort Worth manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, leading complex engineering projects, and ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
You’ll play a critical leadership role within the plant, partnering across functions, influencing strategy, and delivering measurable operational results.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Develop Talent
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of engineers, specialists, technicians, and maintenance personnel
- Build a strong, collaborative, and results-driven engineering team
- Lead performance management and support career growth
Drive Process & Project Excellence
- Lead manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, service, and productivity
- Manage engineering projects from concept through execution
- Develop budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and technical documentation
- Coordinate cross-functional work across manufacturing, product development, Lean, Quality, IT, and external vendors
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and events
- Identify and implement process innovations and operational efficiencies
- Conduct plant capacity and floor space analysis
- Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and decision-making
Operational Leadership
- Ensure adherence to Pella’s Project Management, Safety, and Quality systems
- Oversee plant engineering and maintenance programs
- Track KPIs, monitor progress, and drive accountability for results
What You Bring
Experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience across multiple disciplines (Process, Plant, Product, CI, or Quality)
- Background in manufacturing or plant-based environments required
- Experience leading projects and driving measurable process improvements
- Prior leadership experience or strong readiness to lead people
Skills
- Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) experience preferred
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project required); AutoCAD and Minitab a plus
Leadership Traits
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- Effective communicator and presenter
- Skilled at coaching and developing others
- Drives accountability and leads with impact
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Additional Details
- Environment: Manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and noise; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
- Schedule: Standard hours with flexibility for off-shift support, on-call responsibilities, and occasional Saturdays
- Travel: Minimal to moderate
Why Pella
- Lead impactful engineering initiatives at a growing Fort Worth operation
- Strong brand with a focus on innovation and operational excellence
- Collaborative culture with visible leadership impact
- Clear career progression within engineering and plant leadership
If you're a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people, and making a real impact on plant performance, we want to hear from you.
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Senior Level Engineering Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level engineering team leader job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned project outcomes, not just contributed to them. A strong application demonstrates experience leading cross-functional teams, making architectural or process decisions, and developing junior engineers. Quantify the scope of what you have led, the size of teams you have managed, and the measurable results your leadership produced. A history of progressive technical ownership is the clearest differentiator at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level engineering team leaders?
Companies hiring senior level engineering team leaders right now include Lochmueller, Bloomberg, and Pella, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established engineering organizations, growth-stage companies scaling their technical teams, and enterprises modernizing infrastructure or launching complex product initiatives.
Are there remote senior level engineering team leader jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company. About 0% of senior level engineering team leader openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced leaders who can manage distributed teams effectively. On-site roles remain common in manufacturing, construction, and hardware-focused engineering environments where physical presence supports hands-on team oversight.
What makes an engineering team leader role senior level?
Senior level engineering team leader roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. At this level, you set technical direction, own delivery outcomes for significant projects or products, and are responsible for the growth and performance of the engineers on your team. Employers expect you to operate with minimal oversight, resolve ambiguity independently, and represent the team's work to stakeholders and leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level engineering team leaders?
Senior level engineering team leader roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex engineering programs that require experienced leaders who can maintain technical quality while coordinating delivery across multiple teams and timelines.