Engineering Manager - Automation Solutions Design

Applications Engineering Manager

Atlanta, GA

If you’ve spent time leading Applications Engineers and supporting conveyor or material handling proposals alongside Sales, this will feel like a natural next step.

This role sits at the front end of real-world automation projects, where engineering judgment and clear communication directly shape outcomes.

You’ll lead the Applications Engineering function, working closely with Sales and Operations to develop solutions that are technically sound, practical to execute, and aligned with customer needs.

What This Role Offers

A seat at the front end of the business

You’ll help shape system concepts and proposals before work ever reaches execution, giving you real influence on how projects are won and delivered.

A team you can develop and strengthen

You’ll lead and mentor engineers, creating clarity around expectations while helping individuals grow in both technical and commercial capability.

Work that stays engaging

Projects vary in scope and complexity, requiring thoughtful design, problem-solving, and sound decision-making.

Strong cross-functional partnership

You’ll work closely with Sales, Project Management, and Operations, giving you visibility into how decisions made early carry through the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Applications Engineering team

• Guide system layouts, design direction, and equipment selection

• Partner with Sales to develop concepts, proposals, and pricing approaches

• Participate in customer discussions as a technical resource when needed

• Ensure designs are accurate, practical, and aligned with cost and safety standards

• Support clean handoffs to Project Management and Operations

Strengthen tools, workflows, and engineering consistency over time

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in conveyors, material handling, or automation systems

• Background in an integrator or distributor environment

• Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers

• Strong understanding of system layouts, equipment selection, and application sizing

• Comfortable working in a sales-driven, customer-focused environment

Clear communicator across both technical and non-technical teams

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience

• 7+ years in applications, systems, or design engineering

• 2+ years in a leadership or mentoring capacity

CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)

What You Can Expect

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD coverage

• 401(k), PTO, and long-term stability

• A collaborative, team-oriented environment

Opportunity to grow as the business continues to expand

Why This Role

This role is open due to continued growth and increasing project volume have created the need for dedicated leadership within Applications Engineering.

Individuals who enjoy leading from experience, take pride in well-executed work, and value being close to both the technical details and the business impact will thrive in the role and in the company culture.