Corporate Engineering Manager

Ritz-Craft; Mifflinburg (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ritz-Craft is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Design and Engineering Team in delivering schematic designs, drawing sets, and shop fabrication drawings for modular construction projects. You will drive collaboration across Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, Customers, and Production to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and problem-solving within a team-driven environment, with responsibility for CAD/BIM

Qualifications

• 4 years in modular industry with architectural/commercial building practices.
• 4 years directly managing design/engineering teams.
• Knowledge of modular systems and architectural design.
• Manufacturing process knowledge is required.
• 6+ years hands-on CAD software experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software for cross-functional teams.
• Background in Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Tech or fabrication.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are required.
• Leadership and team-building abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• 3D modeling knowledge related to architectural components is preferred.
• BIM workflow understanding is a plus.
• Hands-on BIM software experience is a plus.
• ERP workflow understanding is a plus.
• Knowledge of Navisworks, BIM360, Lumion, Chief Architect, Tekla, Procore, Solidworks, Sketchup, Rhino, Dynamo and Grasshopper is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate on behalf of the engineering team.
• Manage KPIs to meet customer demand speed.
• Develop high-performing staff aligned with integrity and collaboration.
• Implement quick, flexible capabilities to satisfy locations.
• Maintain Master Engineering Calendar for submittals and drawings.
• Manage relationships with third-party services for workload.
• Collaborate with external design/regulatory professionals.
• Develop CAD/BIM shop drawings and standards as needed.
• Utilize Ritz-Craft standards for all projects.
• Maintain compliance and technology adoption.
• Record-keeping for engineering drawings.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for project success.
• Troubleshoot design concepts and propose client-driven ideas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

CAD/BIM

Team development

MS Office

BIM workflows

Navisworks

Dynamo

Procore

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM360

Lumion

Chief Architect

Tekla

SolidWorks

SketchUp

Rhino

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Procore

Job description

Ritz-Craft is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Manager to work as an integral part of our Design and Engineering Team. Qualified applicants must have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively and work well in a team environment for project collaboration and delivery from concept to production. As the Manager of Engineering, you will lead the team in completion of all design, engineering, and coordination of project schematic designs, drawing sets, subsets, and shop fabrication drawings for project success. If you have a passion for leadership and design, while solving complex problems in today's modular construction markets, apply today!

Primary Responsibilities & Core Skillset

• Leadership in communication on behalf of the engineering team.
• Manage KPI's to meet speed of customer demands.
• Develop high performing staff within the engineering team, committed to a shared value system of integrity and collaboration in all locations.
• Developing and implementing quick response and flexible capabilities to satisfy demands of the Ritz-Craft team(s) for all locations.
• Maintain Master Engineering Calendar for all phases of submittals and requested/required drawing sets for engagement with internal and external stakeholders for project success.
• Establish & manage relationships with 3rd party services to assist with fluctuating request flow.
• Work closely with 3rd party design and regulatory professionals.
• Program development for preparation and development of 2D/3D CAD/BIM shop drawings and standards as needed for the team.
• Manage and utilize CAD/BIM standards, Ritz-Craft design standards, and Ritz-Craft production standards for all HUD/MOD/COM project requests.
• Manage and maintain Ritz-Crafts compliance and ongoing technology adoption for success.
• Manage and maintain accurate records and drawings on behalf of the Engineering team.
• Lead collaboration with others in a team environment: Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, Customers, and the production teams for project success.
• Be a leader in troubleshooting design concepts to help in complex issues that may come up that need to be solved within engineering. Offer design ideas and suggestions based on the client's needs and input where applicable.

Experience

• 4 years working experience in the modular industry with relevant knowledge of architectural and commercial building construction practices
• 4 years directly managing teams in design and/or engineering system
• Knowledge of modular systems and architectural design a must
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process a must
• 6 years minimum hands-on experience in CAD software applications and use a must
• Experienced software knowledge and use of AutoCAD and other design software systems for cross functional teams a must
• Relevant knowledge of Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, Fabrication and/or equivalent a must
• Strong analytical and project management skills a must
• Leadership of & ability to build effective teams a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of 3D modeling as it relates to architectural building components strongly preferred
• BIM workflow understanding and application a plus
• Hands-on experience in BIM software applications and use a plus
• ERP workflow understanding a plus
• Knowledge of Navisworks, BIM360 products, Lumion, Chief Architect, Tekla, Procore, Solidworks, Sketchup, Rhino, Dynamo, and Grasshopper are also a plus

Company Details

Ritz-Craft is the largest family-owned, off-site, modular home manufacturer in the United States. Although our company is large in size and reach, our core focus is on our People, Partnerships, & Performance (PPP), and remains family focused with our 3rd generation of leadership at the helm. Our offsite construction process can p oduce efficient repetitive builds and/or fully custom homes, all in an environmentally controlled atmosphere, decreasing costly environmental impacts onsite, and increasing quality in both workmanship & material storage through our strategic partnership in projects. Our family of companies includes both residential and commercial volumetric modular construction offerings, a full commercial transportation division, a competitive wholesale building products distribution center, a semi-custom cabinet company, and a fine dining and accommodations venue at the Rusty Rail.

Benefits

In addition to quality and safe working conditions, competitive wages, and employee career growth opportunities, we offer a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match

All candidates are subject to a background check, drug screen, and reference checks