Engineering Manager

Big Ass Fans
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2023 CLOSED ON 8/10/2023

Job Posting for Engineering Manager at Big Ass Fans

Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together.  If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team!

Big Ass Fans is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers to improve our current products.  The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering.  In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering sustaining projects, guiding and influencing cross-functional teams, as well as developing and mentoring your team members. Our product portfolios are continually growing and range from small to Big Ass Fans, and from directional fans to evaporative coolers.


Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of engineers to develop improvements to current products.
  • Oversee design, development, and testing of product updates and improvements.
  • Create technical product specifications.
  • Set project goals and timelines.
  • Provide guidance for DFMEAs on product updates and improvements.
  • Provide support for building prototypes and verify functionality.
  • Work with other teams to obtain agency certification.
  • Work with other teams to complete product performance testing.
  • Track individuals' work and provide input to project schedules.
  • Track department budget and provide feedback to key stakeholders.
  • Participate in peer reviews.
  • Research and stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitive products and incorporate improvements into your work.
  • Interact with vendors and/or contractors to support the needs of the business.
  • Hire, and train new team members as needed.
  • Provide technical guidance and direction to team members, helping to develop skills sets and advance engineers’ careers.
  • Manage the performance of team members, set performance goals, and conduct performance evaluations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product design and development
  • 3 years leading and managing engineers or technologists
  • Excellent leadership skills with experience in driving projects to closure
  • Familiarity with new product development processes and tools
  • Excellent documentation practices and communication skills
  • Commitment to maintaining project schedules and delivering tasks on time
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Experience with any or all of the following: design, fans, motors, motor controls, HMI, Solidworks

Why live life Big Ass?

You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong. Did we break another record today? Let’s open the beer fridge and make plans to meet this weekend at the company-sponsored social outing.


Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.


If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@bigassfans.com or call us at 1.877.244.3267.
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