Software Engineering Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of full-stack software engineers who design, develop, test, deploy, and support the software, APIs, databases, and server systems that run Pressure Subassembly's diverse manufacturing systems.
• Handling software projects and coordinating the day-to-day tasks of local and remote engineers (direct and indirect reports) in Minnesota and Beijing, China.
• Collaborating with several teams of manufacturing engineers and engineering leaders to derive requirements, prioritize resources, and deliver innovative manufacturing software that aligns with overall business objectives.
• Ensuring that a robust software change request process delivers high-quality solutions on time and meets internal customers' needs.
• Serving as a member of the Manufacturing Software Leadership Team to support Pressure Subassembly Quality Goals and Strategic Initiatives through software and process solutions.
• Cultivating an engaging work environment that attracts and retains high-level software engineering talent.
• Mentoring and coaching employees on their performance, task management, and professional, technical, and career development.
• Supporting the MSDS team's role in providing on-call operational support to ensure production uptime.
• Modeling and instilling safety, quality, and continuous improvement behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) or more years of related experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with software languages such as C#, VB6, and ASP.NET, and software architectures (primarily API-backed architectures).
• Experience with data management and reporting.
• Knowledge of AI development tools such as Copilot.
• Experience with integration and code-based unit testing tools.
• Familiarity with operational metrics and alerting tools.
• Microsoft and Linux server administration (including Docker).
• General Oracle knowledge.
• Experience with Manufacturing Operations.
• Demonstrated success with people and technical leadership.
• Experience managing software and/or systems development projects.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and process improvement.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule with remote work option up to 1 day a week.
• Competitive base salary within the local market, ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Performance-based rewards during annual merit review.
• Medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups, recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.