What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Server Products Inc?
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
At Server Products our culture is built on a foundation of respect for each other and the work we do that inspires us every day. We are committed to delivering quality products, and superior customer service which as been our legacy for the past 70 years. Delivering on a promise of trusted and reliable trend-forward innovation is just one reason the employees of Server Products take great pride in everything they do.
This focus together with a commitment to rewarding our team members with competitive benefits and a caring work environment is what defines us as a true industry disruptor in our space. While, at the same time, remaining squarely focused on addressing the challenges facing our customers as we design and build solutions that are relevant and necessary in today's rapidly changing marketplace. Check us out at www.server-products.com.
SUMMARY
The Engineering Manager is responsible for providing the leadership and mentorship necessary for the Engineering Team to contribute and support the expected growth and success of the overall organization. The EM is accountable for managing all engineering activities to meet internal customer's expectations, general market, and customer specific product development requirements. This includes a fact-based approach to documenting current processes while implementing new/updated data-driven process improvement. The EM works in collaboration with the Director of Engineering and Technology and Project Managers, to identify, develop and execute plans that support the company strategies while fully leveraging engineering opportunities across the entire development process, from design to manufacturing and through to customer delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide the vision, leadership, and management, necessary to ensure proper engineering principles and applications are followed
- Provides direction for improvement and ensures all engineering protocols, and processes are followed
- Develop, establish, and implement long-range and short-term objectives, strategies, measures and operating policies to achieve established departmental and company goals and objectives
- Mentor engineering team by providing technical input to help identify and solve risks that may affect overall project plans and schedules
- Review product designs and make recommendations to improve, reduce cost, or increase design and production efficiency
- Stay current on new developments in the field of engineering or product design
- Provide manufacturing and outside suppliers with technical support and documentation necessary to produce and test products
- Maintain working knowledge of all applicable design, calculation, and testing tools used in the development of products
- Establish a culture of mentoring team members to build and continually strengthen core competencies
- Performs other duties or responsibilities as requested or required
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of proven leadership experience
- 5-10 years of product design experience in manufacturing environment
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Strong engineering technical skills
- Mechanical or Electrical preferred
- Strong Project Management skills
- Strong knowledge of engineering methodologies and design for manufacturability
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Manufacturing experience where an ERP system was utilized
- Strong Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Manufacturing experience including assembly and sheet metal fabrication
- Strong knowledge of engineering and quality methodologies (DFEMA, APQP, PPAP)
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or similar design software
- Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite
- Professional attitude when approaching work assignments
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and complex tasks
- Strong math, analytical, reasoning, and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to grow into greater leadership opportunities
POSITION BENEFITS
The compensation package for this position is commensurate with experience and includes an attractive base salary with very competitive benefits, 401K, and PTO package.