We are excited to be adding an Engineering Manager to the MAC Trailer Team. The Engineering Manager Opportunity is in the TX/OK area. Progressive, growing national trailer manufacturer is looking for an engineering professional to have hands-on impact to the shop floor and manufactured product. High energy a must. Transportation or automotive industry experience a plus.

On-Site

What we offer you:

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Clean Manufacturing Environment
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Legal Planning
• Theft Protection
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Coverage
• 401k with Match
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Prescription Safety Glass and Safety Shoe Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Philanthropy Efforts

Who we are:

MAC Trailer is the nation’s leading manufacturer of dump, flatbed, and transfer trailers, straight truck bodies, dry bulk pneumatic tanks, and liquid tank trailers. The success of MAC Trailer can be attributed to a quality product built by quality people. This is why MAC Trailer invests in its people and facilities to create a safe, secure work environment with room for training and growth. If you’re interested in being part of a diverse workforce in a supportive work environment, MAC Trailer is the place for you.

Summary

This individual will have a team of engineers and/or technicians to conceive, design, build, and support equipment and processes. The key function of the engineering manager is to strategically align with the product segment program manager and support the product engineering group to release new products. The engineering manager must also assist the plant manufacturing engineering groups to support current product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Manages the engineering department to support daily production schedule.
• Is responsible for suggesting/facilitating capital or expense projects to achieve stated objectives while meeting cost and time targets.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Provides direction and examples for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of modern technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department.
• Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 6 year’s professional experience in manufacturing engineering in a metal working and fabricating environment.
• 2 or more years directly managing people preferred.
• Formal training in robotic systems, metal fabrication, and arc welding is a strong positive.
• A general understanding of key manufacturing principles preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Firsthand experience in tooling and fixturing methods is required.
• Experience in procurement of manufacturing systems and equipment relative to metal working is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Office and Manufacturing Environment
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time -Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including being physically capable of maneuvering self throughout, work area, product, equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including being physically capable of maneuvering and manipulating tooling and machinery during all aspects of tooling and machining life cycle.
• Ability to function and facilitate job duties at various affiliate locations when need is required.

EEOC Disclaimer

MAC Trailer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MAC Trailer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.