Job Description

Design Engineer Supervisor

Location: Grapeland, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Design Engineer Supervisor to lead a talented engineering design team at its Grapeland, Texas facility.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, people leadership, and continuous improvement. The Design Engineer Supervisor will lead a team of approximately 8–12 Design Professionals responsible for developing safe & efficient steel joist and decking solutions.

This role will have a direct impact on engineering performance, team development, product quality, and the company's ability to deliver innovative solutions to customers.

If you are an experienced engineer and people leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing talent, and working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8–12 Design Professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design and development of steel joist and steel decking systems.
• Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, productivity, quality, and overall customer service.
• Establish and maintain consistent engineering practices across the design team.
• Monitor team performance and key metrics while taking action to address opportunities for improvement.
• Encourage team members to take ownership, innovate, and continuously improve.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in structural engineering, steel design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering or technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design practices, and structural systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred

• Experience with steel joist, steel decking, structural steel, or metal building systems.
• Previous engineering supervisory or management experience.
• Familiarity with AISC, SJI, SDI, ASCE, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Experience with engineering/design software and automated design tools.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant engineering impact from an imediate leadership position within a well established organization. Strong career tradjectory within the organization. 

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career and lead a team responsible for the design of steel joist and decking solutions, we encourage you to apply either here or via email to joe.farrell@gogpac.com > Thanks.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.