Engineering Manager

ICE Job Description

Engineering Manager

Title: Engineering Manager FTE Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: CEO/PRESIDENT

Primary Purpose of Position:

Manages a team of engineers. Operates as a working manager in R & D and manufacturing environment. Performs duties personally and/or through subordinate team of engineers in the development, optimization, support, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing and prototyping processes to meet ICE’s customer needs using continued innovative product/manufacturing leadership.

Manages from customer concept through product design/development to production release with team consisting of manufacturing, mechanical, process, and quality engineers.

Operates as member of senior executive team contributing to strategic direction of ICE

Essential Functions:

1. Prioritizes, delegates and monitors engineering projects for team of engineers
2. Monitors, delegates, mentors, coaches, supervises engineering team and hold subordinates accountable to delegated duties, projects, prototype development, schedules, and budgets
3. Works directly with CEO/President in selecting and prioritizing engineering projects and duties. Responsible for individual and team progress to CEO/President
4. Provides new equipment estimates for management decisions re: project times, engineering staff requirements and related costs
5. Supports and ensures an accurate document control system, providing drawing, model, quality, and technical information tracking/control
6. Develops R&D investment criteria and new product prioritization
7. Leads creation and development of equipment upgrade & process automation roadmap.
8. Responsible for expansion & development of engineering staff core competencies
9. Involved with customer issues and interdepartmental communications for resolution. This includes direct customer contact.
10. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities
11. Reviews working drawings and computer solid models from engineering staff
12. Supports quality control and implementation of continuous improvement
13. Supports Lean initiatives
14. Provides support and leadership of process documentation, process improvements, root cause analysis and corrective action
15. Leads & supports the construction, assembly, and implementation of production systems
16. Evaluates engineering analysis to establish validity of proposed systems
17. Performs and/or directs testing/validation of parts
18. Directs/coordinates fabrication and installation activities of new equipment
19. Works with vendors on materials and process improvements

20. Reviews/supports the analysis/planning of space requirements, workflow, layout of equipment & workspace for maximum efficiency

21. Effectively manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace

Additional Functions:

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge of, Skill and/or Ability to:

• Solid modeling (Catia, Solidworks, Unigraphics)
• Demonstrated People and Project Management experience
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Composite materials/manufacturing preferred
• Perform hands on, detail-oriented work
• Function independently as well as part of a team
• Perform proficiently in MS Office Suite
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Preferred Education & Experience

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• 2 – 5 years of progressive engineering management experience

Reporting:

• Direct report to CEO/President
• Directly supervises engineering team
• Works with customers, vendors, engineering, management, and production for problem solving and production improvements

Working Conditions:

This position includes the ability to perform those activities to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes presence at the workplace, continuous and/or frequent talking, and repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing and handling. Mental activities performed by the employee in this position include decision making, interpersonal skills, supervisory skills, teamwork, creativity, customer service, mentoring, use of discretion, presentations/teaching, problem analysis, negotiation, and the ability to perform math and to read, write, speak, and understand English. Physical activities may include standing, walking, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crawling, reaching, grasping, fingering, repetitive motions of hands and wrists, sitting, hearing, and lifting/pushing/pulling or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily indoors in an office environment or in a manufacturing facility.

Any combination of the experience, education, training, and requirements listed above which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management.

ICE is an equal opportunity employer. Per ITAR regulations applicants must provide evidence of US Person status by completing a U.S. Export Control Compliance Verification form at reception. US laws and regulations prohibit the unauthorized export of restricted technology to non-US persons. A US Passport is the most common document used, but not the only type accepted. Once determined, the documentation will be kept on file at ICE.

ICE is a drug and tobacco free workplace.