MISSION
PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.
ABOUT PD
Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.
Summary
We are looking for an ambitious, curious and optimistic Engineering Manager to oversee the entire Modeling & Drafting team. As the Engineering Manager you will play a key leadership role — balancing team capacity, prioritizing work, and supporting operational needs across multiple projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that engineering models, drawings, and documentation meet established business quality standard in a fast-paced environment. This role will report directly to the Director of Engineering.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Functions as a key contributor for the Director of Engineering in meeting company goals.
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Facilitate scope-of-work alignment with the project management team, ensuring clarity of requirements and expectations.
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Prioritize team efforts based on operational need, customer timelines, and strategic business priorities.
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Manage workload distribution across the Engineering team to ensure balanced capacity and timely delivery.
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Collaborate with project teams, manufacturing and vendors to confirm engineering documentation supports build readiness.
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Monitor project assignments, identify resource constraints, and escalate capacity issues to the Director of Engineering.
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Ensure all models, drawings, and technical documentation meet business quality assurance standards
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Conduct daily review of work-in-progress to identify accuracy issues, missing information, or deviations from standards.
- Drive consistency in drawing levels, modeling practices, and revision control.
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Maintain equipment and software licenses and installation/operation needed for drawing production.
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Proactive approach to performance management, continuous improvement and talent acquisition.
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Leads by example and motivate employees reflecting Company policies and goals.
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Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
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Follows all safety and workplace policies
Competencies and Skills
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and complete projects per plan.
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Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills.
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Excellent coaching, facilitating and flexibility.
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Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate work efforts
- Must have the ability to multitask, problem solve and operate in a fast-paced and changing environment.
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Proven ability to organize information from multiple sources.
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Aptitude in operating and understanding CAD software (SolidWorks).
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Excellent computer skills, specifically working with Mac based products and in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Self-motivation is a must.
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Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values.
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Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations.
Experience
- Associate bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting/Design Technology or related field.
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5+ years of experience in modeling/drafting, technical documentation, or engineering support.
- Experience operating SolidWorks or AutoCAD software.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday.
Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
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4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution
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Paid Time Off
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Parental Leave
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8 Paid Holidays
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Flex Time
- STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance
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FSA and HSA Options
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Voluntary
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Life Insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Accident Insurance
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Legal and Identity Theft Plans
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Program
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Career Advancement
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Professional Development Opportunities
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Employee Recognition
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English as a Second Language Education
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Online Training Opportunities
