Design Engineering Manager (Onsite)
About Us
Recognized worldwide, our client is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems for a wide variety of industries such automotive collision repair, aviation, industrial manufacturing, marine, military and defense, rail and transit, trucking and wood finishing. Our clients strength is in custom building finishing equipment to meet the unique needs of each customer.
About This Opportunity
Our client is seeking an individual with great cross functional communication skills, that is able to effectively manage the overall progress of projects within the design group, be able to anticipate and address any potential roadblocks found to keep projects moving forward. This position is onsite in Osseo, WI.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute the annual business plans and manage the plans and budget.
- Coordinate all design activities of the team, interface with key cross-functional groups such as purchasing, quality assurance, manufacturing, sales, etc. and report project status for the assigned projects.
- Serve as the technical leader and project manager for significant development projects. Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
- Develop and maintain product standards, training systems, processes and best practices and then ensure consistency between product lines.
- Implement and/or maintain a product data management system that integrates with our ERP system compliant to ISO 9001.
- Work with manufacturing, operations, and quality to review and monitor quality and process improvements and new product development.
- Review operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain engineering requirements.
- Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, to inform management of current status of each project.
- Direct the review of production costs and product quality and modify production to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
- Evaluate product non-conformance and recommend design modifications.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and development to all members of the team.
What You Have To Offer
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (MBA preferred) with 5+ years of experience in relevant Engineering disciplines
- Have a background working on large structural design projects
- Cross functional leadership experience with positive business impact
- 5+ years leadership experience
- Be onsite
- Be willing to travel occasionally (10-30%)
What We Have To Offer
- A competitive compensation package, generous incentive plan, 401k and profit sharing, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Development and career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to make your mark in a highly dynamic and growing work environment where you are empowered to make decisions and share in our company’s success.