Manager - Process and Mechanical Design

Description

Manager - Process and Mechanical Design

WHY APEX WATER AND PROCESS?

Apex Water and Process is a trusted leader in water and process management, delivering integrated solutions of chemistry, equipment, automation and services to help industries reduce costs, maximize efficiency, stay compliant, and optimize sustainability.We simplify water and process challenges for customers with expert support, seamless solutions, and fast problem-solving, so they can focus on running safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. We're a fast-growing company with a vibrant, team-oriented culture, committed to delivering exceptional customer service and fostering long-term partnerships. At Apex, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. Plus, we offer a robust benefits package, and as a new full-time team member, you'll be eligible for benefits and start accruing paid time off on Day 1! Don't miss out - apply today and start your journey with Team Apex!

Job Summary

The Manager - Process and Mechanical Design will lead and develop a team of engineers and designers responsible for the design and CAD modeling of custom industrial water and process equipment. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership to ensure the team is properly trained, mentored, and held accountable for producing accurate, high-quality designs on schedule. The individual in this position is responsible for establishing clear expectations, developing team capabilities, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring all design deliverables are completed in a timely manner to support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and overall project deadlines. The Manager will foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability while ensuring designs meet all applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, providing structured onboarding, technical training, coaching, and ongoing professional development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for quality, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Ensure all design work, drawings, and related documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner to support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and customer delivery deadlines.
• Monitor design workloads and project priorities, assigning resources effectively to ensure the team meets committed project milestones.
• Review designs and technical documentation to ensure compliance with customer specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and internal engineering practices.
• Identify skill gaps within the design team and implement training and mentorship plans to strengthen technical capabilities and improve overall team performance.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Applications Engineers, Procurement, Production, and other departments to proactively address issues and maintain project schedules.
• Track project progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation across engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in proposal development and provide technical input during project scoping and design reviews.
• Provide regular reporting on team performance, resource utilization, project status, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Periodically travel to various company locations for meetings, training, and collaboration.
• Adhere to and support all company safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience leading, supervising, or managing engineering and/or design teams.
• Demonstrated success training, mentoring, and developing engineers and designers.
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and ensure design deliverables are completed accurately and on time to support overall project schedules.
• Strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation.
• Strong project management, organizational, and delegation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, project management, procurement, and production teams.
• Ability to work from the St. Michael office as the primary work location and travel regularly to the Chanhassen office (approximately once per week).
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and team development.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing formal training programs, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Experience in custom equipment manufacturing, industrial water treatment, or process systems.
• Experience with Gibbs and Microsoft Visio.
  
  

An offer of employment at Apex Water and Process is subject to a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen. Apex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.