ABOUT US:

We are a private company specializing in the design and manufacture of custom material handling equipment and systems. We believe there is always a better way to meet the specific material handling needs of our customers. Our team leverages experience across thousands of applications to shape solutions that ultimately deliver greater value, improved efficiencies, longer machine life, and safer work environments.

Job Summary:

Manage and coordinate activities of the Engineering Department including design, testing, creating innovative solutions, and problem solving. This position will be responsible for managing a team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls Engineers. It will include assigning tasks/projects, monitoring performance, hiring and training, SOP, design standards, and managing engineering budget.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure engineering is carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective way

· Create and maintain SOP

· Create and maintain design standards

· Work with Project Managers to ensure project timelines and budgets are met

· Generate KPIs to measure and report on the success of the team.

· Recruit, train and supervise staff

· Support Sales, Applications, Service, and Production staff as necessary

· R&D to improve and reduce cost on current product lines and create new products

· Ability to work in fast paced multi project environment

Qualifications:

· BS in Engineering

· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

· Excellent communication skills

· Outstanding organisational skills

· Minimum of 5 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Minimum of 3 years of previous engineering management experience

· Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

· Minimum of 5 years use and knowledge of CAD software; Solid Works preferred

· Ability to conceptualize in 3D, applying critical and creative thinking skills in order to produce effective design solutions to meet project requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Allegan, MI 49010 (Required)

Work Location: In person