Manager, Engineering

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• Manage the Mechanical Engineering department.
• Oversee all aspects of product and process design, managing the work plans for all projects needing mechanical engineering support.
• Clearly and consistently communicate product line vision to the engineering organization, guiding engineering efforts to achieve this vision.
• Develop engineering processes, best practices and test programs that ensure all products meet the appropriate safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Provide training to direct and indirect reports as required to enhance departmental performance, including regular coaching and counseling on all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Leverage past experience and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with sales, operations, and service.
• Ensure engineering systems used are the best possible to guarantee product integrity, reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Assure all products meet compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Responsible for mechanical engineering projects, including obtaining customer specifications and designing mechanical components of machinery; works closely with Sales, applying mechanical engineering knowledge of machinery principles, materials, manufacturing methods, and processes to ensure designs are functional, practical, economic, and satisfy customer operating requirements.
• Design machined and fabricated parts (including manufacturing methods) such as shafts, bearings & housings, valves, drive components, mounting plates & precision spacers, structural frame weldments, sheet metal bins, channels, covers, and ducts.
• Prepare proper bills of material based on design and order necessary control units for production.
• Analyze and prioritize projects based on the scope of established internal operations schedule.
• Interface with Manufacturing to ensure machinery designs are properly fabricated, parts machined, and assembled; may include revising mechanical design specifications/drawings. Interface with Production to conduct machinery mechanical testing, and coordinate with other departments such as sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, etc., to ensure customer on-time delivery. Direct and address inquiries and problems to other departments.
• Act as a technical resource for customers and the Service Department’s technicians to address and resolve inquiries and problems, especially during machine installation and start‑up at customer plants.
• Oversee the Mechanical Engineers at Axon.
• Assist in solving problems and design challenges.
• Manage workload and projects assigned to the mechanical engineering team.
• Facilitate teamwork and collaboration with other departments within Axon.
• Support the Director of Engineering with delegated tasks.
• Provide customer‑facing assistance for complaints and innovation.
• Provide input on performance reviews.
• Manage PTO & timecards of the team to meet production needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 7+ years’ experience in design and/or application engineering.
• Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience in packaging machinery preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to demonstrate inventiveness and forward thinking.
• Experience with departmental management, strategic planning, and goal setting.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Experience in product development from initial concept to launch.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Light/moderate travel based on business needs.
• Results‑oriented, self‑motivated, with a demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and inspire others toward…