What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Manager position at Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co.?
Summary Objective
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems and products. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation to meet company goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Lead the design and development of mechanical systems and products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, solving complex engineering problems and making critical design decisions.
- Actively design models and assemblies for ongoing projects or engineering changes.
- Develop costs of parts and assemblies.
- Define projects and break them down into individual deliverables.
- Support in-house departments, dealers and customers in resolving technical problems that get elevated to engineering.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of product quality and reliability.
- Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and applying them to improve products and processes.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, sales, and marketing, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
Competencies
- Problem Solving / Analysis
- Communication
- Technical Capacity
- Innovation
- Ethical Practice
- Initiative
- Leadership & Navigation
- Relationship Management
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Five or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment or related role
- Minimum of five years’ experience in an engineering leadership role
- Minimum of five of SolidWorks or comparable software 3D Modeling experience and 2D CAD drafting experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Eight years’ experience in manufacturing environment or related role
- Ten years’ experience in an engineering leadership role
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience in the design and manufacturing of sheet metal parts