What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager, Fluid Power position at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.?
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Job Title: Engineering Manager, Fluid Power
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director, Design Engineering
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Engineering Manager, Fluids is responsible for organizing, developing, and leading all aspects of their engineering discipline. This position focuses on the structuring and operation of the group to ensure they function as an efficient and cohesive unit; the conceptualizing and day-to-day management of simultaneous projects; delivering quality designs to agreed specifications within time and budget constraints.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 8 years design experience leading technical design teams or department including budget and personnel performance management.
Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 8 years’ experience in the following:
This position requires successful completion of:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Title: Engineering Manager, Fluid Power
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Director, Design Engineering
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Engineering Manager, Fluids is responsible for organizing, developing, and leading all aspects of their engineering discipline. This position focuses on the structuring and operation of the group to ensure they function as an efficient and cohesive unit; the conceptualizing and day-to-day management of simultaneous projects; delivering quality designs to agreed specifications within time and budget constraints.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
- Design and develop complex fluid power systems (hydraulic, air, water, fuel), equipment, and products for industrial machinery and railroad vehicles.
- Develop and ensure standardization and best practices for design methods, analysis, and documentation.
- Provide technical evaluation of supplier offerings, monitor current industry trends associated with related systems, and provide technical vision for Loram product enhancements, manufacturing efficiencies, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Promote environment of continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation to increase throughput, design efficiencies, and product quality.
- Ensure the group achieves objectives and project completion within specified budget and time frame.
- Create and implement technical and personal development plans for personnel.
- Lead, manage, and supervise internal and external Engineering resources.
Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 8 years design experience leading technical design teams or department including budget and personnel performance management.
Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
- Ability to collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
Education: MS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 8 years’ experience in the following:
- Railroads, transportation, agricultural, or heavy construction equipment design.
- Hydraulic system design integration for Open Circuit and Closed-Circuit systems for industrial equipment
- HST system design and integration.
- Pneumatic design and integration for railroad brake and auxiliary systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- IFPS hydraulic and pneumatic certifications
- Six Sigma certification
- Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software
This position requires successful completion of:
- The subject’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
- A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
- Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
- Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
- All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy. Corporate non safety applicants are subject to drug test.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
- Up to 5% travel, including international
- May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment