Senior Engineering Manager – Hardware DevelopmentAre you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment where your voice is heard?LER TechForce is seeking a
Senior Engineering Manager – Hardware Development to work onsite at our client in
Bowling Green, KY (this is a direct hire position).
Who we are:LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent.
For over 20 years, LER has partnered with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
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What you will be doing:
- Lead, coach, and grow managers and engineers; set goals, define roles, and cultivate an inclusive, high-ownership culture.
- Own the hardware roadmap and platform strategy – modularity, reuse, lifecycle – aligning with business objectives.
- Direct full product development: requirements, architecture, design, prototype, verification, validation, and release for electrical and mechanical hardware.
- Ensure robust engineering rigor with gate and sign-off processes including design reviews, DFMEA, tolerance/stack-up, DFM/DFA/DFS, EMC/ESD considerations.
- Drive execution with clear plans, risk/issue management, and disciplined change control (BOM, ECO, etc.).
- Partner cross-functionally with Systems, Software, Validation, Product, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
- Engage suppliers and manufacturing partners – negotiate interfaces, timelines, and deliverables.
- Drive DFMEA, DVP&R to ensure quality product development and release.
- Define and track KPIs (quality, reliability, schedule adherence) and act on the data.
- Continuously improve tools and processes to accelerate delivery and reduce defects.
- Lead structured problem-solving across hardware domains using Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why, 8D, etc.
- Support Engineering to Manufacturing hand-off of designs, PPAP, etc.
What you'll need to be successful:Essential:
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in hardware development, including electronic and mechanical systems.
- 3–5+ years leading large teams and complex programs.
- Strong foundation in electronics and electromechanical design (PCBs, analog, digital, power, harnessing, enclosures).
- Proficiency with CAD/CAE, PLM/PDM, configuration management, BOMs and ECO processes.
- Experience managing vendors and suppliers, negotiating deliverables, requirements, scope, cost, timing, and release.
- Strong understanding of mechanical hardware development.
- Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and scaling development pipelines.
- Experience using Jira for planning and defect management.
Preferred:
- M.S. in engineering or related field.
- Passion for automotive products and technologies.
- Understanding of Internal Combustion Engine fundamentals and engine management systems.
What you'll get:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
- 401K with match and immediate vesting
- Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and optional benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing professional development including Technical Training and Leadership Development
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading projects
Ready to Apply?If you're passionate about driving innovation in automotive hardware development and want to make an impact with a forward-thinking team—
click “Easy Apply” now and take the next step in your career with LER TechForce!
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