Production Engineering Manager jobs in Athens, GA

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Are you looking for the opportunity to have a rewarding career while sharing in a company's growth and performance? Established in 1979, Larson Engineering, Inc. is an employee-owned company with a long-standing track record of success. Our multi-disciplined engineering company fosters diversity and collaboration within our firm and with our clients. Our model is to be nimble and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the industry, while contributing to the success of our clients.

Description

This Process/Mechanical Engineering Manager position is for engineering leaders who can work independently and with a team to coordinate with clients in executing design projects and utilize technical resources from Larson's Norcross office as needed to fulfill the project's design needs.

This position will work directly with multiple disciplines to develop all aspects of various projects from initial concept through design and construction. The position will require direct contact with clients, vendors, and contractors to coordinate and meet the necessary project goals.

The ideal candidate will be an independent leader in the company and have a growth-orientated personality with a willingness to address all aspects of industrial projects. As an engineering consultant, you will need to offer a broad knowledge of the latest equipment and technology used in the many industries with the ability to develop complete solutions for clients.

Specific Responsibilities include

• Leading, performing, and overseeing specific project tasks related to mechanical and process design.
• Supervise & Mentor Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Performing process & piping calculations, flow balances, pipe & pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, stress analysis, etc.
• Participate in recruiting, retaining, and developing other team members.
• Development of flow diagrams and Process & Instrument Diagrams.
• Project Capital Cost Estimating and Project Schedule development for front end engineering and detailed design projects.
• Creation of equipment, project, and material specifications.
• Performing field verifications of new designs and existing environments.
• Collecting existing information and interpreting data.
• Creation of reports, project summaries and recommendations.
• Provide technical reviews of design work within your department.
• Facilitate implementation and usage of design standards, improving them where possible.
• Participate in business development efforts to bring on and retain clients, in our current industries and potential new industries with growth orientated approach.
• Developing projects from initial design concepts through construction.
• Coordinating with other disciplines to generate project goals for the client.
• Providing onsite construction assistance.
• Ability to Travel as needed, typically less than 20%.
• Experience in AutoCAD design and 3-D modeling is necessary for directing others.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Paper Science Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years' experience leading design teams for heavy industrial piping projects.
• Professional Engineering License is required.
• High Proficiency in Process/Mechanical Engineering & design for construction, with experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline design teams.

Larson provides a challenging and empowered environment that encourages employee growth and provides flexibility for your active life outside of work. Full-time positions offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our employees can feel secure about their retirement future through 401(k) contributions and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). As an employee-owner, you benefit from the success of Larson.

This position may be subject to pre-employment background check.

Larson Engineering is an EEO firm and uses E-Verification for employment.