Responsible for leading, managing, and designing automated equipment. Defines plans and monitors technical performance and expenditures; coordinates the technical effort and establishes operational plans to accomplish project objectives.In addition to designing custom equipment, the position will manage and mentor other engineers.
Requirements
Responsibilities :
Perform mechanical engineering for custom automation projects, including detailed designs and component drawings.
Provide mechanical engineering support on projects being executed on the manufacturing floor (support includes : design, build guidance, materials, and quality issue resolution).Write technical documents.Perform advanced technical calculations.Project ManagementComplete project management tasks such as billings, hours reports, forecasts, and budget management on time.
Lead project meetings on a weekly or as-needed basis with customers and internal teams.Issue and maintain project schedules, advising management and customers when there are schedule issues.Encourage dormant or unresponsive customers with follow-up communications.Ensure that projects are completed within scope, timeline, and budget, while maintaining high quality standards and high customer satisfaction.Technical LeadershipProvide overall design direction on a project basis.
Check drawings for drawing quality and design quality.Provide technical guidance to other engineers through reviews, technical discussions, and design feedback.Lead design reviews, internally and with customer.Provide mentoring to other mechanical engineers.Develop and enforce standards for the group.Implement training and skills development programs.Maintain the tools required by the group to do their job.Project Management OversightOversee progress of projects managed by others
Review project schedules and project financials with PMs each month (at minimum) and produce overall financial summary reports.Drive PM's to resolve project issues that arise.With other Managers, keep PM procedures and tools up to date. This includes holding meetings with Project Managers to keep them synchronized on current procedures, solicit feedback, and develop improvements.Team ManagementBe the direct supervisor for members of the group.
Approve overtime, timesheets, expense reports, and leave requests.Manage engineering resources and priorities, including maintaining the schedule for the group.Leadership and PerformanceCheck in on, and encourage, the engineers. Hold 1-1 meetings on a certain frequency.
Drive billable hours within the group, which means checking people's hours every week and inquiring about low hours or praising for high hoursHold career / performance reviews with engineers every 6-12 monthsHold team building activities : lunches, small group activities, etcHiringReview resumes and attend interviews
SalesAttend sales calls and sales meetings
Develop project scope definitionsAttend meetings with distributors, vendors, and partnersProvide project cost estimatesSpend at least 70% of working hours on billable workPrepare weekly reportAttend 1-1 meeting with Engineering DirectorQualifications :
4 Year College Technical Degree in Mechanical Engineering10 or more years technical knowledge / experience with custom automation, including design and build activities, preferred10 or more years knowledge / experience with SolidWorks, preferred.Prior management / supervisory or project engineering responsibility of 1 years preferred.Personal computer literate (i.e., Excel, Word, Project, Windows).In-depth training / experience in all aspects of design, definition, project, fabrication, and constructionProven to consistently meet deadlines.Strong decision-making capabilities and high accountabilityStrong communication (oral, written, and listening) and collaboration skills.Benefits :
401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offPaid holidaysCompensation : $120,000 - $170,000 Salary
Salary : $120,000 - $170,000
