What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Mechanical position at ASTEC DO BRASIL?
Job Title Engineering Manager - Mechanical Job ID 27749852 Location Burlington, WI, 53105 Other Location Description BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of concrete and asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
About The Position
The Engineering Manager establishes and directs a technical engineering team to define, develop, and design new product lines from concept to full production as well as expand existing product lines for the Concrete Infrastructure Division. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Engineering Manager will develop cost effective and product improvement strategies for existing products and provide leadership and mentoring to the Engineering Department and site staff
Key Deliverables
Supervisory responsibility over Mechanical Engineers and Sr. Designer.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
Work Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of concrete and asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
About The Position
The Engineering Manager establishes and directs a technical engineering team to define, develop, and design new product lines from concept to full production as well as expand existing product lines for the Concrete Infrastructure Division. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Engineering Manager will develop cost effective and product improvement strategies for existing products and provide leadership and mentoring to the Engineering Department and site staff
Key Deliverables
- Propose and manage budgets for projects.
- Research and develop designs and products.
- Provide clear and concise instructions to engineering teams.
- Ensure that final equipment designs are cost-effective and meets requirements.
- Supports the sales department with product applications.
- Directs a team of engineers and designers.
- Responsible for Research and Development of new product lines.
- Develops, deploys, monitors, and measures internal design standards within all engineering groups and subgroups ensuring accuracy of the Bill of Material (BOM) and its structure on drawings and for computer use.
- Ensures final output of equipment designs are functional, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.
- Prepares, communicates, and monitors individual workloads to optimize and adhere to project schedules as well as capacity management.
- Develops department best practices and standard operating procedures to include integration and hand-off of designs to the Purchasing and Operations departments.
- Promotes good communication and engagement amongst internal and external teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Inspires, mentors, grows, and develops engineering talent while providing vision and direction for the team.
- Conducts a continuous search of new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance and improve the product line.
- Prepares budget and schedules for the development of new product lines. Maintains system of budget and schedule control.
- Reviews manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness and feasibility.
- Hold the Engineering Team accountable for Astec Core Values, strategic plan performance, budget performance and schedule performance.
- Works with Operations to ensure new parts are compatible with capabilities. Identifies when new capability is required
- Provides status reports to direct manager and others for projects under their supervision
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
- 5 years of leadership role in an Engineering related field.
- Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD to generate 3D solid model designs from concept to fabrication.
- Familiarity with industry policies and procedures to ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
- Must possess in-depth understanding in mechanical engineering and design criteria.
Supervisory responsibility over Mechanical Engineers and Sr. Designer.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Persevering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Work Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
