Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

This position is a working level manager position that leads and directs the engineering operations from design engineering to application engineering of the Rotary and Linear Actuators and Positive Displacement Chemical Injection Pumps product lines.  Provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures and effective use of facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan and direct the work of a highly skilled engineering team, placing priority on current sales order needs and research and development.
2. Direct, review, and approve product design and changes. 
3. Direct overall product development from concept to testing and full production to market entry. Monitor progress of projects; lead engineers to ensure development is on schedule and within budgetary guidelines.
4. With input from sales, analyze technology and resource needs, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. 
5. Work with management, Operations, and Marketing to discuss project specifications or procedures. 
6. Provide technical support to Sales, Marketing, and Operations regarding new actuators and pumps.
7. Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for engineering and technical work. 
8. Assist Quality with 3^rd party product certifications and inspections. Assist with internal quality audits.
9. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
10. Prepare engineering drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), plans and specifications.
11. Develop and maintain product sizing tools and software.
12. Provide miscellaneous engineering solutions or reference documents.
13. Write procedures to test products, perform test and report test results.
14. Provide technical assistance for channel partners and customers. 
15. Serve as liaison between organizations in matters related to engineering issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required 
• Five (5) years or more of experience in increasingly complex supervisory positions.

 Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2007, ANSI/IEC 60529, BS EN 15714-2, BS EN 1127-1, UL 429, CSA C22.2 No. 145, CSA C22.2 No. 30, CSA C22.2 No. 139-13, CSA C22.2 No. 14-18, API 674/75
• Knowledge of welding and machining
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering project management
• Skilled in operating and utilizing computer assisted design (CAD) and other software applications
• Skilled in reading, interpreting and evaluating technical drawings and schematics
• Skilled in preparing and checking engineering designs
• Skilled in identifying, formulating and solving engineering problems
• Adaptability with new tools of designing, planning, scheduling of engineering projects 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and CAD models.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of relevant mathematics and their applications.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. 
• Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements.

Organizational Expectations:

• Safety - Shows concern for safety, identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others. 
• Quality – Follows up to ensure high quality output, takes action to solve quality problems or communicate quality issues to management.
• Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals and treats others with respect and dignity.
• Client Focus – Provides service excellence to both internal and external clients.
• Accountability – Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes and behaviors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization.   Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently and participates in learning opportunities.

ADA Requirements

Frequently:

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same motions.
• Bend or twist the body when operating equipment.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Able to communicate verbally.

Moderate to occasional:

• Lifting (1-10 pounds), walking.

Traveling Requirement: 15%

Dresser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.