Manager of Project Design

About JMS

Our passion is our people and the positive impact they make.

Since being established in 1962, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc (JMS) has become one of the nation's leading designers and manufacturers of water and water treatment equipment and systems. This success is the result of our employees' diverse technical and business expertise, which fuels collaboration and ongoing innovation. We use equal parts innovation, quality, and reliability to create comprehensive, solution driven product offerings for our customers.

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• Family owned and oriented workplace
• Work and collaborate with a small team who has become one of the best in the industry
• Use industry-leading technology and the best tools available to ensure success
• Working in a stable industry with strong growth potential

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid medical
• Dental and life insurance
• 401K
• Excellent training
• Great family work environment
• Paid vacation and holiday

The Manager of Project Design at Jim Myers & Sons Inc. (JMS) plays a crucial leadership role within the Business Unit. This position is responsible for leading the design team, ensuring high-quality and efficient design outputs, and developing standard operating procedures to enhance productivity. The Manager of Project Design will lead by example, providing hands-on mentoring, conducting regular training sessions, and managing the performance of design team personnel.

This role demands a strong leader with extensive design knowledge, excellent project management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in project execution processes.

• Manage and schedule all project design workload and evaluate quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Manage, mentor, and hold the project design team accountable to ensure high performance
• Provide training, guidance, and support to enhance the skills and knowledge of the project design team
• Conduct regular performance management and evaluations of team members
• Develop and report on individual and departmental KPIs
• Carry a designer workload and adhere to project schedules and specifications to meet project objectives and milestones
• Check designs for form, fit, function, and overall accuracy of the team’s work
• Create policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote efficiency, productivity, and minimize rework.
• Participate in post-mortem analysis to manage feedback and drive quick turnaround of product improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality and timing requirements are being met
• Provide support on design issues with project engineering and manufacturing
• Work with project engineering and detailing to resolve design issues
• Work effectively and efficiently with project team members on multiple projects simultaneously
• Travel to plant sites as required for field measurements, installation support, and troubleshooting
• Follow all company policies and procedures along with corporate directives

• Expert-level proficiency in Solid Works with proven ability to create robust 3D models using API for automation
• Must possess a minimum 7 years (12,000+ hours) of experience in 3D modeling with Solid Works
• High level of knowledge/experience with applying drafting standards to fabrication level drawing packages
• High level of knowledge/experience with the design of mechanical equipment, weldments, and assemblies
• Strong background in the design of mechanical equipment with high attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively & efficiently with project team members on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes
• Knowledge of fabrication processes such as bending, punching, welding, machining, etc.
• Experience with power transmission equipment including motors, gearboxes, chain drives, shafts & bearings
• Experience with electrical power, instrumentation, and controls
• Experience with the municipal water and wastewater industry
• Experience with 2D design and detailing with AutoCAD a plus
• Certified Solid Works Expert (CSWE) a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field of engineering with equivalent combination of experience

Jim Myers & Sons, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.