ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages engineering projects, department workload, and schedules as needed to ensure projects meet customer specifications and are completed on time and within budget.
• Drives design standardization, cost effectiveness, improved performance, and manufacturing improvements across all product lines.
• Provides technical support for sales, marketing, manufacturing and field support personnel.
• Works closely with Quality to troubleshoot quality issues and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Hires, trains, mentors, and manages the performance of the engineering team.
• Ensures design documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Performs diverse engineering activities involving design and/or redesign of company products.
• Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with established policies, standards, and objectives; establishes and/or updates engineering standards and specifications as needed.
• Supports aftermarket product modification and upgrade programs through quick and accurate engineering analyses.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Minimum of 7 years' design experience, including experience designing heavy industrial equipment;
• At least 2 years' experience directly managing engineering and/or technical support personnel.

BEHAVIORIAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design techniques, and procedures.
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with machining, welding, and assembly manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; professional bearing and demeanor.
• Ability to effectively manage and develop direct reports.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Knowledge of SolidWorks solid modeling CAD software or equivalent (Pro E, CATIA, etc.).
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience using TeamCenter engineering software a plus.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Dayton Design Engineers, Designers, and Engineering Interns

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly sit at a computer; use hands to type, key, or use a mouse; talk; and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in a business office environment, with occasional exposure to manufacturing areas requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and safety shoes.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office; moderate to loud in the manufacturing areas.
• Occasional (up to 10%) travel, primarily domestic.