Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Manager – Mobile, AL

$75 - 125k

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent)

Experience:
This position requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in machinery and equipment engineering/design with preferred emphasis in forest products industry.

Job Summary:
Lead a heavy equipment engineering/design team supporting the forest products industry. Oversee development of fabrication packages for log handling and log processing systems for Sawmills, OSB Mills and Plywood Mills as well as for other related forest products. Work closely with integrated team to maintain and develop industry leading products.

• Supervision of Design/Drafting Team.
• Maintain and Improve upon department standards and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with sales team and company leadership to define project scope.
• Oversee layout and general arrangement drawings of proposed project scope.
• Oversee development of detail design packages for equipment fabrication.
• Conduct drawing package checking to insure quality control.
• Coordination with shop supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering/design team.
• Provide on-site assistance during installation and startup.

• Knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication/machining practices.
• Knowledge and application of material handling systems.
• Ability to size structural members, plating, shafting, etc.
• Ability to size and select mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to develop engineering/design schedules.
• Knowledge and application of design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD.
• General knowledge of 3D design software - Inventor or Solidworks.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team and relationship development skills.
• Able to work without supervision.

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to client sites for overnight trips.