What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Creative Global Consulting?
Engineering Manager
POP: 12 months
Location: Sterling, VA
US Citizen
SCOPE
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing both production, research, and development (R&D) engineering teams specializing in mechanical, chemical, and materials science engineering.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related engineering field may substitute experience)
- 10 years of managerial experience
- End-to-end supply chain ownership experience (planning, sourcing, logistics, production support)
- Strong ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
- Proven negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction achievements
TASKS
- Provides direct management of the engineering team
- Communicates short-, near-, and long-term objectives (and metrics) to the team and establishes methods of accountability
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and training to enhance team skills, knowledge, and performance
- Conducts performance reviews, sets goals, and provides regular feedback to team members
- Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Works with Operations Managers to optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency
- Guides R&D teams in developing new products, materials, and technologies aligned with company strategy
- Plans and executes schedules and resource needs to support customer requirements
- Manages department forecasts, budgets, production schedules, and personnel plans, tracking actuals vs goals
- Analyzes operational data, such as production costs/schedules and process flow to determine efficient utilization of resources. Utilizes data to produce operational improvements
- Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges
- Oversees prototype development, testing, and scale-up processes
- Identifies and procures necessary tools, technologies, and equipment to support and expand production and R&D activities
- Reviews engineering work products (designs, manuals, reports, etc.) for accuracy prior to submission
- Develops and executes engineering and business development strategies to meet company goals and growth targets
- Works with Program Managers to manage project portfolios, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to high-priority initiatives
- Ensures all engineering activities comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, such as sensitive information handling requirements, OSHA standards, etc.
- Works closely with EHS to promote a culture of safety and sustainability across teams
- Develops and writes proposals, including technical approaches, management plans, and cost estimates
- Writes projects reports, as needed
- Maintains currency in new technologies and potential applications, applying this understanding to product and business development efforts
- Assists with initiatives to commercialize new products and technologies, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements
- Occasionally represents the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance visibility and network
- Other related responsibilities and duties as assigned.