AddressResponsibilities:
- The selected candidate will manage the R&D Transition Team.
- This individual will supervise a dedicated subset of R&D focused on developing internal processes to successfully launch new products and provide technical support to current product launches.
- This position involves managing the daily activities of the team, process development, coordinating with external vendors, and supporting internal groups including Assembly, Quality, Purchasing, and Production Engineering.
- This position will report to the Equipment R&D Engineering Manager.
- Support the development and execution of project releases from R&D.
- Manage the daily activities of the Transition team including prioritizing work, scheduling, and managing capacity.
- Recognize and execute on opportunities within the organization that can reduce our time to market.
- Applies knowledge of engineering principles and practices, in design, development, analysis, and release of products and subsystems.
- Build in-depth understanding of Intralox’ Activated Roller Belt Technology.
- Effectively collaborate and coordinate across multiple disciplines including project managers, controls engineers, mechanical engineers, assembly technicians, and test engineers.
- Develop creative solutions and alternatives for specific problems in manufacturing.
- Support equipment installation and start-up, often on-site in customer plants.
- Provide technical assistance to sales account managers and customers by phone, via written correspondence and webcasts and in person in customer facilities.
- Create resource plans to align with business needs.
- Conduct performance review sessions and compensation discussions.
- Approve PTO / Sign-off on time sheets.
- Handle disciplinary actions.
- Work with direct report(s) to develop and achieve professional and personal growth goals.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required – Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in technology roles.
- Excellent written, verbal and diagramming / mapping skills.
- Travel required (up to 20%) for equipment installation and troubleshooting; often taking place on weekends and holidays to meet customer scheduling requirements.
- Strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office and Engineering Systems such as CAD, PDM and/or PLM
- Position located at company offices in Hanover, MD
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; works well in a team environment.
- Maintain poise and focus under time constraint pressures and adverse conditions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and resources concurrently.
- Willing and able to work with tools in an industrial environment.
- Must have ability to lift 60 pounds and climb ladders.
- This role necessitates on-site presence primarily at our Hanover office, with occasional work at our Sparrows Point location.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a people management preferred but not required.
- Conveyor equipment design preferred but not required.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCad and Windchill PLM.
- Experience with HMIs, PLC logic, and controls communication protocols.
