Engineering Manager

ENGINEERING MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE:

The engineering manager leads a team of engineers at Diversified Woodcrafts in order to plan, organize, and direct engineering efforts to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product.

• Location: Suring, WI

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage overall activities of Engineering including support management of the Product and Data Platform Engineering staff.
• Assist Design and Drafting department with preparation of submittal packages of shop drawings and product data, resolving and reconciling discrepancies between architect/engineering plans and the company’s standard manufacturing processes and updating shop drawings to reflect all required revisions.
• Assist in the design, development, and evaluation of new products, as well as improvements on existing product lines.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of existing and new Platform Data Engineering structures.
• Develop and maintain SOPs regarding process and specifications for Engineering including ECN operations.
• Assist factory management in identifying, justifying, and implementing new industrial/capital equipment to improve production efficiency, quality, and operational safety.
• Work closely with Marketing and Sales in new product development activities including brainstorming, design reviews and product launches.
• Work closely with Customer Service to assist with questions regarding product specifications and offerings.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the talent acquisition process, collaborate with Human Resources to provide unbiased feedback focused on candidate qualifications and consistently consider alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Provide an onboarding experience that allows employees to learn, develop, and acclimate to the company culture.

• Utilize results against goals to identify continuous improvement opportunities and communicate with those to all departments.
• Plan, establish, and communicate work schedules, assignments, and expectations to employees.
• Provide guidance through coaching, counseling, motivation, and disciplining to ensure accountability.

• Listen and address employees’ concerns to resolve issues and lead a culture of respect, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Continuously evaluate and provide feedback to employees. Collaborate with Human Resources to write and conduct employee performance reviews. Participate in employee terminations.
• Monitor and process employee attendance records/timecards and PTO in a timely manner.

• Provide leadership to all department activities focused on maximizing teamwork and productivity, minimizing costs, and maintaining a high level of quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with team and other departments to troubleshoot and implement actions that yield positive results.
• Serves as a role model for work ethic, behavioral conduct, professional image, safety training.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication: Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing. Speak professionally with various levels of individuals to build strong professional relationships.

• Interpersonal skills: Interact and influence at all levels of the organization including executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and third parties.
• Critical Thinking: Seek information, use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and make conclusions.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic sequential approach.

• Attention to Detail: Accomplish tasks and processes completely and with a high level of accuracy.
• Organization and task prioritization: Able to effectively prioritize tasks to allow for work with clear objectives and ensure that all efforts are directed and aligned with the company’s goals.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering.
• Continued education in college or technical courses.

Experience and/or Training:

• 1 – 3 years of experience as a Product Designer or CNC Programmer.
• Demonstrated success in leading product design projects.

Licenses/Certificates: Driver’s License

Technology/Equipment: Highly competent computer skills and experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Experience and/or Training:

• 1-3 years of experience with supervising or managing a team
• Demonstrates effective communication and decision making skills
• Displays continuous improvement and development

Licenses/Certificates: Driver’s License

Technology/Equipment: Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift up to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office working environment. Office is temperature-controlled all year round. Minimal hazards identified.

EMPLOYER STATEMENT:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This job description represents characteristics the individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.