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 team of 8–12 Design Professionals developing safe and efficient steel joist and decking solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical expertise, team development, engineering performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8–12 Design Professionals.

• Provide technical leadership in steel joist and decking design.

• Drive engineering quality, productivity, and process improvement.

• Establish consistent engineering practices and monitor team performance.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or related field.

• Structural engineering or steel design experience.

• Proven leadership and team development experience.

• Strong engineering, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred:

• Steel joist, decking, structural steel, or metal building experience.

• Engineering supervisory/management experience.

• Familiarity with AISC, SJI, SDI, ASCE, and applicable building codes.

• Manufacturing and engineering software experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000–$140,000 Base Salary

• ROA Bonus: Up to 33%

• Company Profit Sharing: Up to 15%

• 3 Weeks PTO

The Opportunity

Join a well-established organization in a key engineering leadership role with strong career growth potential and the opportunity to directly impact engineering performance, product quality, and team development.

All inquiries are confidential.

To apply, submit your application here or contact Joe Farrell at joe.farrell@gogpac.com.

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.