Engineering Support Manager

Primary Function:

The Engineering Support Manager will coordinate, plan, and assign all CAD modeling and drafting work in the department. Generate complex mechanical and electro-mechanical models and drawings with minimal direction. Investigate, recommend and assist in material selection and manufacturing process decisions of each piece part and assembly. Coordinate with other internal departments affected by design development. Meet project goals, particularly functionality, manufacturability, reliability and cost goals. Create and maintain item masters and bills of material utilizing PLM system.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Designers and Drafters which entails coordination of workflow in addition to conducting performance evaluations. Review and approve output from Drafters.
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to other CAD personnel. Remain informed of the latest software updates and modeling techniques. Mentor other members of the CAD team on modeling, dimensioning, and tolerancing techniques.
• Coordinate the documentation of new product development through conception, design and layout, certification, pilots and full production under guidance from the Project Engineer. Work with other departments as necessary to accomplish this documentation in accordance with project schedules. Supervise the pilots and initial production runs for verification of drawings, assemblies and bills of materials.
• Designs and details complex machined, fabricated, sheet metal and or purchased components from engineering input.
• Develop assembly drawings for complex assemblies with multi-layered bills of materials utilizing 3D Cad software and PLM system.
• Generates 3D solid models of parts and assemblies to ensure proper fit, form and function. Performs interference and tolerance stack up analysis.

• Process Engineering Change Requests/Orders utilizing PLM system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure item and bill of material attributes are accurate and maintained in PLM system.
• Has a clear understanding of policies and procedures within the department for assigning part numbers, redlining bills of material, revising drawings and working Engineering Change Requests into Engineering Change Orders while utilizing PLM system.
• Provides documentation support to other departments such as marketing, sales and or manufacturing as required
• Assist engineers with new product conception, design, and layout utilizing good verbal and organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Recommend procedural changes within the department to facilitate productivity and consistency. Serve as a liaison with other departments as necessary to formulate these changes.
• Assist all departments in the evaluation, selection and training of new software acquired and implemented by the Engineering Department.
• Develop skills in personnel management and problem solving.
• Understands and demonstrates safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 years or related work experience
• Experience with Oracle, ERP, MRP
• 2D and 3D CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor) experience
• 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience

• Product knowledge and proven skills to meet all requirements of a Senior Cad Designer. Has a good understanding of Data Management or PLM systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as, Engineering Change Request, Red lines, ANSI standards, operating and maintenance instructions, corporate rules and regulations as well as departmental procedures.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as trigonometry, geometry, algebra and basic equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to task for determination of area, percentages, volume and tolerance build up. Ability to read measuring instruments to calculate overall dimensions, fit and build-up.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to manipulate computer keyboard, mouse and other office equipment with hands and arms.

About the Company:

Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America. 

We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2024 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year.

For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that are Built to be the Best®. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Middleville and Niles, Michigan; Monticello, Minnesota; Uxbridge, Massachusetts; and Rochester, New Hampshire.  We also have assembly operations in Morrisville, North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada.