Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports to: President

Date: April 25, 2025

Summary:

Ross Industries Inc. is the world leader and manufacturer of commercial food processing and packaging equipment.

The Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role and will drive the design of new machines and features for

existing equipment. The incumbent will direct and oversee management of the Process and Packaging Engineering

teams as well as Research and Development activities and ensure schedules are met with quality and within cost

objectives. The role priorities: leadership, process improvement, problem resolution, project management,

employee mentoring and training, as well as assisting with the overall company direction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and directs engineering team and other departments to ensure cohesion between units and

departments.

• Take the lead on the development group consisting of senior management and assist senior staff members

in the development and formulation of long/short range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.

• Develop engineering plans and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of operations to ensure

products confirm to established customer and company quality standards.

• Perform research, design and development of engineering process including process improvement, cost

reduction and value engineering.

• Coordinate engineering launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team

members, and evaluating results.

• Design, develop, and test/and/or source and cost justify various tools, machines and equipment.

• Apply statistical methods and perform produce/process analysis for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques, process and procedures.

• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor

scrap and rework data.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others. Effectively communicate with others including other

leadership roles, direct reports, as well as individuals inside and outside of the organization. Must exhibit a

professional manner in communicating and working with others.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must mechanically engineer design principles and methodologies.

• Demonstrated leadership ability. Must be proficient using Solid Works and ability to model in 3D.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented

environment.

• Must be able to visit customer locations to include meat processing divisions, withstand extreme cold and

warm conditions, install and/or test equipment to assist with customer needs and expectations.

• Comprehensive machine design experience in food processing/packaging equipment.

• Ability to ensure compliance with Company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality OSHA,

safety and complete on time delivery at the lowest cost.

Ross Industries, Inc. (540) 439-3271

5321 Midland Road (540) 439-2740 FAX

Midland, Virginia USA 22728-2135

Website: www.rossindinc.com

• Exposure to CE and OSHA guarding

• Working knowledge of machinery design for the food industry is a plus.
  

Education and Training:

• BS in Engineering 10 years of experience Engineering including hands on management.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, utilizing manufacturing-based technology, process,

and principles.

• Proficient in Solidworks.
  

Ross Industries is an EEOC Employer.

Ross Industries, Inc. (540) 439-3271

5321 Midland Road (540) 439-2740 FAX

Midland, Virginia USA 22728-2135

Website: www.rossindinc.com