Engineering Manager

Brief Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Design and Management:
• Lead the design and engineering of new greenhouse and irrigation systems, ensuring they meet operational and environmental requirements.
• Oversee modeling and drafting of new agricultural projects using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to produce detailed design plans and system layouts.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of project proposals, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess project scope and specifications, ensuring that all designs meet client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies and provide engineering solutions to address any project challenges.
• Installation and Equipment Management:
• Oversee the installation and setup of greenhouse structures and irrigation systems.
• Supervise the troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading of irrigation and greenhouse equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system efficiency.
• Manage the commissioning of new equipment, ensuring proper installation, testing, and operational readiness.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all irrigation and greenhouse systems.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance on project management and technical solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and productive working environment, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality control, and environmental standards in all engineering activities.
• Sustainability and Efficiency:
• Advocate for sustainable design principles in all projects, focusing on water conservation, energy efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies or techniques that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of greenhouse and irrigation systems.
• Vendor and Client Relations:
• Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and clients to ensure project success, including procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding project status, technical challenges, and project deliverables.
  
  

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job will oversee the planning department, with minimal supervision on Data Analytics functions as well.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Thorough understanding of plant production process and developing/documenting SOP
• Ideal candidate is able to lead and provide technical direction to a diverse team across multiple locations
• Ability to break down complex challenges into strategic priorities, analyzing pros/cons, cost/benefits, and risks/opportunities to achieve optimal outcomes
• Navigates ambiguity and makes sound decisiond with imperfect information
• Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition and connects external insights with internal benchmarks and results
• Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong orientation towards profitability and cash flow management
• Identifies, articulates, and communicates ways to improve and promote operational efficiencies, and product quality
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related discipline is required
• 5 years of experience leading teams, prior cannabis experience is a plus
  
  

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform works tasks, The ability The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in many environments including a clerical office setting, greenhouse, warehouse, manufacturing, and retail
• Greenhouse/warehouse/manufacturing: Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse and warehouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment
  
  

Travel

May be required to travel between the office and the farm sites on occasion.

Summary

At Glass House Brands we are dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural practices through innovative greenhouse and irrigation systems. Our mission is to increase crop yields, optimize resource usage, and promote sustainable farming practices. We are looking for a highly skilled Engineering Manager to lead our team in the design, installation, and maintenance of cutting-edge agricultural systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with expertise in modeling, drafting, and managing agricultural projects. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our systems run efficiently and meet industry standards while driving continuous improvement in our operations.