Engineering Manager

Equus provides computer hardware, software, and related services to ISVs, OEMs, ODMs, and other computing technology companies, both directly and through channels. The company also supplies computer resellers with configurable servers for sale to enterprises and SMB’s for on-premises use. Equus is one of the longest-standing and leading systems and solutions integrators. Over the last 32 years, we have delivered more than 3.5 million custom-configured computers throughout the world.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the design and development of compute products, including servers, storage systems, edge devices, and integrated computing solutions. This role oversees the engineering team responsible for developing customer-specific solutions and overseeing the engineering support of the manufacturing environment. The manager drives the product development approach from requirements definition and design to validation, production release, and post-launch support. They collaborate cross-functionally with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to align technical development with business objectives and customer needs. The Engineering Manager combines technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the engineering team, delivering high-quality solutions on schedule, fostering processional development of the engineering team, and aligning engineering initiatives with the company’s strategic goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned) :

• Oversee a team of engineers focused on compute hardware, software, and systems development, providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Manage the full lifecycle of compute product development, from requirements gathering through verification, validation, and piloting in manufacturing.
• Work closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Service teams to ensure products meet business goals, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical direction in areas such as system architecture, hardware integration, and validation testing.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, best practices, design standards, and quality assurance protocols to improve efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with component suppliers, technology vendors, and manufacturing partners to evaluate and integrate new technologies, components, and solutions.
• Support field teams and customers by addressing technical escalations, resolving issues, and ensuring high levels of product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with industry trends in computing technologies (e.g., CPUs, GPUs, storage, networking, edge computing) and contribute to long-term product roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage development schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineering talent; create growth opportunities; and build a strong, diverse, high-performing team culture.
• Manage department budgets, tools, resources, and capital expenditures related to product development projects.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and outcomes clearly to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in product development processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, incorporating feedback and emphasizing design for manufacturability.
• Ensure products meet applicable regulatory standards across all markets served.
• Demonstrate commitment to core values by acting and behaving in a manner consistent with the company core values; Customer Success, Embrace Innovation, Collaboration, Owners Impacting Growth, and Do the Right Thing.

Essential Education, Skills and Experience :

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