Engineered Products Manager

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Highway Safety A Race Rock Company maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees and applicants for employment. The Company handles all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. As such, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, pregnancy or related medical condition, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or genetic information or because of any mental or physical disability (where reasonable accommodation is possible), and/or other status protected by law.

EMPLOYER BRAND

Highway Safety provides a culture of personal and professional achievement through learning, development, collaboration, deep care for each other, a passion for service, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Highway Safety and all Race Rock Companies hire, promote and live by our shared Organizational Values. We believe that success comes not only from technical expertise and job-specific skills but also from embracing and embodying the core values of HEART (defined below) that define our culture. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold these values in every interaction, decision, and task. Your ability to not only meet performance expectations but also to contribute to a positive, value-driven environment is key to success and growth within the company.

• Honesty
• Engagement
• Accountability
• Respectfulness
• Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a background in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and experience in highway or steel construction or the fabricated steel products industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural steel detailing using AutoCAD, along with a solid understanding of steel procurement practices, manufacturing equipment, and fabrication processes.

This role requires hands-on project and production planning expertise, with responsibility for managing a commercial product line from estimating and bidding through to final delivery. Candidates must be able to take initiative, communicate effectively across departments, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project and production milestones are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and apply governing specifications, contract plans, and bid documents.
• Perform accurate material take-offs and cost estimates for specialty fabricated products.
• Oversee and/or prepare structural drawings for customer approval.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage a diverse backlog of 50+ concurrent construction projects.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory allocation, and manufacturing schedules to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed production and project plans, including resource allocation, key deliverables, and timelines.
• Collaborate across departments to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring schedule adherence and workflow efficiency.
• Create and manage item numbers and bills of material to support accurate cost accounting and inventory management.
• Define and identify NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) and Quality Control requirements for each project.
• Ensure product ships in full compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Troubleshoot product and production issues and improve manufacturing methods and quality processes.
• Lead and manage a small team of 1–2 steel detailers/drafters and 1 estimator.
• Maintain full ownership of product line profitability through strategic bidding and efficient production oversight.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS:

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering Highly Preferred
• Demonstrated experience in production or project planning, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Familiarity with highway and/or steel construction industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of steel procurement, fabrication, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of simultaneous construction projects with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, self-starting mindset.
• Proven leadership and decision-making ability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exhibits a strong sense of curiosity, a proactive “can-do” attitude, and a results-driven desire to succeed.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset combined with an empathetic approach to effectively support team members and deliver exceptional results to customers.
• Highly organized with strong ability to manage multiple projects with high visibility, high impact and tight timelines simultaneously.
• Leads by example with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability to deliver high-impact outcomes and inspire team performance.