Engineering Manager

At Aalberts Integrated piping systems, we have the best, most complete flow control device and connection technology portfolio in the industry. Our goal is to make it an easier and better buying experience by being the only organization that offers a complete line of flow control devices and piping systems solutions.

The Community You Will Join:

At Aalberts Integrated piping systems, we recognize the importance of providing our employees with a good work environment, exceptional leadership, and excellent benefits package.

The Impact You Will Make:

Reporting directly to the Copper Press Manager, the Engineer Manager will play a critical role in the design, development, maintenance and automation of products. This position requires a strong technical background along with specific knowledge of national standards. The candidate must also possess a solid understanding of metallurgy and material properties as it pertains to applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are needed to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, in a fast-paced environment. This role will have three direct reports.

A Typical Day:

• Lead Engineering team and be the contact point to interact with the other functions like internal and external customers.
• Lead engineering change requests, conducting in-depth research and analysis for modifications to existing designs.
• Manage technical design files, including detailed CAD drawings and tooling specifications.
• Initiate and maintain development of tooling designs using 3D CAD software, focusing on performance, durability, cost-efficiency, and material selection.
• Creating all manufacturing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, etc needed for industrialization.
• Generate new bills of materials (BOMs) and collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production routings and ensure designs are practical for large-scale production.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure the smooth transfer of designs to production, address manufacturability concerns, and support troubleshooting during the production phase.
• Provide technical product support to internal teams and customers to address inquiries and maintain the performance of existing product lines.
• Champion workplace safety as a core value, ensuring full compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Your Expertise:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5 years of experience in PLM (product lifecycle management) and MES (manufacturing execution system) is required.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing in an industrial setting is required.
• Proven proficiency in 3D CAD software, with experience in creating detailed design models and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and material properties relevant to industrial press applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments, including manufacturing.
• Lead a team and develop skills.
• More than 5 years of experience leading Manufacture Engineering team.

Your Location:

This position is onsite Monday through Friday at our Pageland, South Carolina plant.

Our Commitment to All:

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems is an equal opportunity employer.  At Aalberts IPS, we are committed to treating all Applicants fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

How We Take Care of You:

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role will include a bonus component. This role will observe our companies 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and competitive full suite benefits package.