Design Engineering Manager

About this role:

The Design Engineering Manager at Stainless Tank & Equipment leads the product design and development function, overseeing the creation, implementation, and optimization of new and existing products and automation systems. This role drives the design process from concept through production, ensuring products meet quality, regulatory, and cost standards while coordinating closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, and external suppliers. The manager provides technical leadership to a team of engineers, fosters innovation, and ensures designs are fully documented, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and business needs.

Additionally, the role involves managing multiple projects, introducing new products, and applying welding and sheet metal expertise to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions that advance the company's engineering capabilities.

Must haves:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, welding, manufacturing engineering or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in product development, design, manufacturing, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience and project management expertise

High degree of welding experience with sheet metal, weldments, and large assemblies with a minimum of 10 yrs experience on sheet metal, welding required industries

Experience with ERP systems, Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create drawings for welding projects

Nice to Have:

CWI preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish + English HUGE PLUS)
Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels and non-code vessels is required

Knowledge of trucking/trailer industry