Engineering Manager

Location: Dallas, TX (relocation assistance will be provided, if needed)

Job Summary:

The Engineering Manager must display a tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel. This leadership position requires the ability to understand and coordinate the activities of all subordinate roles within the Engineering Department. This individual must have a strong understanding of the boiler industry, must be technically astute, and must be able to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel. The successful candidate will display strong analytical and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines. The Engineering Manager and their team will work intimately with sales, estimating, fabricating and field execution teams within CBSS as well as interacting directly with customers, suppliers and peers within the manufacturing divisions of Cleaver-Brooks. The successful candidate must be able to apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, and judgment to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines.

The Engineering Manager should create an environment where each day is focused on delivering solutions that make a difference, where teams are constantly curious, and different perspectives and experiences are valued. Innovation, technology and sound engineering is essential for CBSS’ success and it should be accessible to our customers. At CBSS, we are constantly evolving to better serve our customers, to seize new opportunities and to drive growth.

Essential Duties:

• Schedule and assign engineering tasks and track progress.
• Ensure the timely, thorough, and accurate completion of engineering services projects.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with other CBSS departments, providing transparency of priorities and clear target dates for deliverables.
• Display superior written and oral communication skills and employ effective listening skills.
• Display a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Review mechanical designs and oversee their implementation.
• Utilize best-in-class tools to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Mentor and create training materials to develop engineering team skills and industry knowledge.
• Evaluate current process and capabilities and introduce new processes.
• Audit material estimates, take offs, and BOM for project estimates and bids.
• Audit design, installation, and start up documents (drawings, specification, operating guidelines, etc.)
• Provide technical support to operations and service for problem resolution and training.
• Oversee the maintenance of engineering archives (Document Management/Control).
• Adhere to all company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred, but will consider applicants with a BS in another technical discipline paired with relevant boiler/technical field experience.
• Graduate degree in Engineering or MBA a plus
• Formal training in LEAN, Six Sigma or TOC a plus
• ASME certification a plus
• Professional Engineer License a plus

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in boiler and steam plant design, operations and maintenance
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and the principals associated with steam generation
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D design applications (AutoCad & Solidworks)
• Project Management experience is a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage Sense of urgency, results oriented, focused on customer satisfaction and doesn’t see impediments.
• Natural leader with the ability to raise others up to realize their full potential
• Ownership mindset, work effectively with customers to provide outstanding service and value
• Integrity, commitment to the highest ethical standards

Travel: Approximately 25% travel possible in support of sales and field work

Benefits of Being a Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service Employee:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, wellness benefits, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, cash matching 401(k) plan, generous vacation and 11 paid holidays.

Who is Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service:

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) is a market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner solutions. CBSS offers a full range of capabilities from: new equipment, installation, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and service. We can deliver, install, and upgrade boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. CBSS deliver’s the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions to the marketplace.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.