Job description
Summary: The Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring that key projects and engineering objectives are complete and on time. The ideal Manager will have significant experience in problem-solving various engineering challenges and providing a path to solutions. Within this role additional responsibilities include guidance on technical matters, proposing appropriate budgets for projects, training new employees and working cross-functionally in the business while managing the success of an Engineering team.
- Implement and maintain overall Engineering objectives and initiatives within the division.
- Manage all engineering activities within the division including design, development, production, testing and efficiency improvement.
- Lead and develop direct reports.
- Develop and implement robust project management processes, and make detailed plans to accomplish goals.
- Direct technical activities and prioritization to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
- Lead and manage multiple project engineering-driven assignments from start to finish with sound project management methodologies.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility and commitment of projects.
- Solve escalated issues that come from operation and production teams.
- Spearheaded various research and development initiatives to identify demand for new projects and improved processes.
- Communicate and collaborate with customers and suppliers.
- Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- 5-7 years of mechanical/materials/related engineering industry experience.
- 2-3 years of engineering management experience.
- Solidworks CAD design experience.
- Robust product development and testing experience.
- Exceptional project management experience through MS Project, Teams or similar.
- Able to successfully direct customer interaction experience and build strong external relationships.
- Able to effectively delegate work and develop a team.
- Strong problem-solving experience.
- Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and an understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent written communications skills, including the use of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to produce error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports and documents used for decision-making.
- Outstanding verbal communication skills including tact and diplomacy which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, and development of relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, under pressure with time constraints while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly.
- Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working and you gladly follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
- You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
- Values attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness.
- Understand that you are part of a growing company, and you have no concerns with and are able to work extended hours as needed to support that growth.
- Seating design experience is a plus.
- Vibration/power transmission measurement and analysis experience a plus.
- Electrical engineering experience is a plus.
- MATLAB data analysis experience is a plus.
United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About United Safety and Survivability Corporation:
Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions. Since then, we’ve grown in both size and scope; introducing several new products and applications across a wide range of industries. Even as we continue to grow, our mission stays the same. We’re uniting passions, ideas, people, and solutions to protect and save lives through constant innovation. OUR VISION & MISSION Our Vision: To build the next generation of safety and survivability technologies. Our Mission: United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property.
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