Engineering Manager

Description
The Engineering Manager is responsible for developing, organizing, and executing all engineering and project management activities for the facility. This includes setting strategic and tactical goals & objectives and leading and developing the engineering/project management team members.

• Provide technical and leadership expertise for engineering and project management groups.
• Supervise, plan and coordinate day-to-day work activities for the engineering/project manager group, set priorities and train employees in best practices and applications.
• Conduct performance appraisals with the engineering/project management team, set goals and objectives, complete regular feedback sessions, review training, and develop the team.
• Support all other departments as needed.
• Develop processes, procedures, and provide leadership and training to engineering/project management personnel.
• Collaborate/communicate with engineers, managers at respective company locations to ensure work processes, resources and projects meet company requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure PPR’s are held and conducted on a timely basis so projects are delivered on‑time and workflow is not interrupted at manufacturing locations.

• Provide technical support for Project Managers and customers; provide project status updates and take a lead role in resolving any questions/changes related to the project.
• Assist Project Managers in developing detailed cost estimates in line with customer requests and time requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring positive customer relationships and service.
• Actively promote and sell all IE products, capital equipment and repairs.
• Provide guidance on improving quoting processes and how to achieve better product and process standardization.

• Provide support for the Engineering group.
• Ensure all designs are in alignment with Operations and Sourcing goals and capabilities.
• Assign/coordinate design and engineering activities on projects.
• Support cost‑reduction, quality improvement, and/or efficiency projects.
• Lead compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.

• Maintain regular and consistent job attendance.
• Follow and comply with IE Core Values.
• Be able to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Managerial Skills – effectively manages a team, sets goals and priorities, holds the team accountable, and is open to feedback.
• Relationships with Others – works effectively and relates well with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.
• Communication and Contact – communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and external parties.
• Planning/Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Control – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment, rotates into other functions as required, manages competing demands, and handles frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability – is consistently on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Safety and Security – actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures, complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.

• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field plus five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year supervisory experience and two years of experience in the manufacture or design of electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to actively lead a team and seek proactive solutions.
• Experience leading multi‑department teams and other engineers.
• Ability to balance work across two or three projects.
• Experience working with contractors, outside service providers, and vendors.
• Meets deadlines and can motivate a team…