STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

Structural / Mechanical Engineering Manager Summary:

The Engineering Manager will manage and oversee all current program activities for the plant as well as any upcoming launches.

Structural / Mechanical Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Manages, motivates, and leads team of Engineers ensuring appropriate direction, training, and evaluation.
• Supervise and mentor the engineering staff, including supervisors, fabricators and installers by fostering positive employee relations and promoting a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Allocate resources and manage project timelines to meet operational goals.
• Responsible for new product launches.
• Manage end-to-end fabrication, installation and modernization projects.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to review completed projects and identify opportunities for improved quoting accuracy and design enhancements through the installation process.
• Manages exploration of new materials and processes in order to achieve the best quality, process, and reliability.
• Maintains documentation closely following necessary timeliness on specific projects.
• Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost-reductions and customer give backs.
• Responsible for understanding design and engineering requirements on development programs, and ensuring that engineering disciplines are followed.
• Define and manage fixed and capital budgets.
• Strong shop floor experience in mfg / mechanical / process engineering - shop floor level.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment, load calculations, and structural integrity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies and proven track record of implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Ability to motivate a team environment, help drive results, and delegate authority to subordinate personnel.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience (customers, suppliers, employees).
• Results oriented approach.
• Effective leadership, management and development of direct reports.