Corporate Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Ritz-Craft is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Manager to work as an integral part of our Design and Engineering Team. Qualified applicants must have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively and work well in a team environment for project collaboration and delivery from concept to production. As the Manager of Engineering, you will lead the team in completion of all design, engineering, and coordination of project schematic designs, drawing sets, subsets, and shop fabrication drawings for project success. If you have a passion for leadership and design, while solving complex problems in today's modular construction markets, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities & Core Skillset

• Leadership in communication on behalf of the engineering team.
• Manage KPI's to meet speed of customer demands.
• Develop high performing staff within the engineering team, committed to a shared value system of integrity and collaboration in all locations.
• Developing and implementing quick response and flexible capabilities to satisfy demands of the Ritz-Craft team(s) for all locations.
• Maintain Master Engineering Calendar for all phases of submittals and requested/required drawing sets for engagement with internal and external stakeholders for project success.
• Establish & manage relationships with 3rd party services to assist with fluctuating request flow.
• Work closely with 3rd party design and regulatory professionals.
• Program development for preparation and development of 2D/3D CAD/BIM shop drawings and standards as needed for the team.
• Manage and utilize CAD/BIM standards, Ritz-Craft design standards, and Ritz-Craft production standards for all HUD/MOD/COM project requests.
• Manage and maintain Ritz-Crafts compliance and ongoing technology adoption for success.
• Manage and maintain accurate records and drawings on behalf of the Engineering team.
• Lead collaboration with others in a team environment: Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, Customers, and the production teams for project success.
• Be a leader in troubleshooting design concepts to help in complex issues that may come up that need to be solved within engineering. Offer design ideas and suggestions based on the client's needs and input where applicable.

Experience

• 4 years working experience in the modular industry with relevant knowledge of architectural and commercial building construction practices
• 4 years directly managing teams in design and/or engineering system
• Knowledge of modular systems and architectural design a must
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process a must
• 6 years minimum hands-on experience in CAD software applications and use a must
• Experienced software knowledge and use of AutoCAD and other design software systems for cross functional teams a must
• Relevant knowledge of Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, Fabrication and/or equivalent a must
• Strong analytical and project management skills a must
• Leadership of & ability to build effective teams a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of 3D modeling as it relates to architectural building components strongly preferred
• BIM workflow understanding and application a plus
• Hands-on experience in BIM software applications and use a plus
• ERP workflow understanding a plus
• Knowledge of Navisworks, BIM360 products, Lumion, Chief Architect, Tekla, Procore, Solidworks, Sketchup, Rhino, Dynamo, and Grasshopper are also a plus

Company Details

Ritz-Craft is the largest family-owned, off-site, modular home manufacturer in the United States. Although our company is large in size and reach, our core focus is on our People, Partnerships, & Performance (PPP), and remains family focused with our 3rd generation of leadership at the helm. Our offsite construction process can produce efficient repetitive builds and/or fully custom homes, all in an environmentally controlled atmosphere, decreasing costly environmental impacts onsite, and increasing quality in both workmanship & material storage through our strategic partnership in projects. Our family of companies includes both residential and commercial volumetric modular construction offerings, a full commercial transportation division, a competitive wholesale building products distribution center, a semi-custom cabinet company, and a fine dining and accommodations venue at the Rusty Rail.

Benefits

In addition to quality and safe working conditions, competitive wages, and employee career growth opportunities, we offer a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match

All candidates are subject to a background check, drug screen, and reference checks