Design Engineering Manager

Rockcountyalliance; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Beloit is seeking a Design Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing product design processes and the management of a team of engineers. The role includes leading product development from concept through to production, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 10 years of experience in product development and welding engineering, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position includes full medical, dental, vision benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product development and project management.
• High degree of welding experience with sheet metal and large assemblies.
• Experience with ERP systems and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product development process from concept to production.
• Manage a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Welding engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

CAD software

Customer awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

The Design Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring overall product design processes, objectives and deliverables, including design requirements, workflows, planning, implementation, scheduling, regulatory oversight, and documentation for new or existing product design and automation. This position will coordinate with other departments to ensure products are designed consistent with requirements, maintain the highest level of quality, and can be produced at the lowest possible cost. This position requires a high degree of welding engineering skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provides vision and leadership for existing and emerging product and application technologies through an understanding of customer and business needs
• Manages a team of Engineers and technical staff
• Product Development: leads the product development process from concept to production, including brainstorming, conceptualization, design, prototyping, testing, and finalization
• Technical Leadership: provides technical leadership and expertise to the design team, guiding them in solving complex engineering problems and making design decisions
• Process Optimization: analyzes and optimizes design processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
• Quality Assurance: ensures that designs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, and implements quality control measures throughout the design process
• Resource Allocation: allocates resources such as manpower, materials, and equipment effectively to meet production targets while minimizing waste
• Team Management: leads and supervises a team of design engineers and technicians, and provides guidance, training, and support to ensure smooth operations
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: encourages innovation and creativity within the design team, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and stays updated on industry trends and emerging technologies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: collaborates with other departments such as manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and sales to ensure that design specifications meet the needs of various stakeholders and are feasible for production
• Risk Management: identifies potential risks and challenges in the design process and implements strategies to mitigate them, such as conducting thorough design reviews and testing
• Supplier and Vendor Management: collaborates with external suppliers and vendors for components, materials, or services related to design to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met
• Cost Management: collaborates with the Finance Department to develop and manage budgets for design projects and identifies opportunities to reduce costs without compromising on quality or performance
• Documentation and Reporting: ensures that design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports, are accurately maintained and updated, and provides regular progress reports to senior management
• Regulatory Compliance: ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as DOT, ASME, and ISO certifications
• New Product Introduction: supports the introduction of new products into production, including process validation, capacity planning, and production ramp-up
• Product Lifecycle Management: manages the entire lifecycle of products from initial design through to end-of-life, including product updates, revisions, and obsolescence management
• Manages on-time delivery of designs, drawings, and instruction to support BOM and items released to support production schedule needs
• Cultivates sustained innovation in STE’s ability to deliver exceptional products to customers
• Ensures the optimal application of current technology and engineering resources to meet product development and/or customer requirements
• Ensures product requirements are properly documented and understood by all stakeholders early in the development process
• Ensures that the end product is fully and correctly documented
• Drives the design decisions needed to achieve cost-effective and quality results
• Develops “best practices” for STE designs and products
• Directs and manages multiple concurrent engineering projects
• Ensures the success in meeting respective objectives and goals timely
• Works as a consultant to negotiate with clients to finalize engineering projects’ specifications
• Presents the engineering plans and progress status updates
• Oversees the proposed manufacturing support designs and subsequent product and process
• Identifies the requirements for the changes and needs to do the enhancements or changes
• Performs the administrative tasks such as approving proposals and expenditures, enforcing policies, and hiring and firing of engineers
• Lays out time frames for engineering projects to staff
• Meets with engineering staff on a regular basis
• Supervises and reviews the work of direct reports
• Develops, manages, and owns product design development and engineering schedules, meeting constraints on a budget, resources, product features, and product cost
• Develops strong relationships with all departments
• Engages closely with sales, marketing, and customers to understand the explicit and latent needs of the market, identifies opportunities for innovation, defines process requirements, and develops solutions
• Generates new concepts and innovative ideas in product designs and manufacturing processes to achieve a competitive edge
• Promotes ongoing dialogue with suppliers of new and innovative alternatives to mechanical designs for the purpose of minimizing materials and reducing assembly costs
• Problem solves and communicates effectively with work team
• Contributes ideas for continuous improvement of workflow and processes
• Follows all safety guidelines and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Professional Experience / Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, welding, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in product development, design, manufacturing, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience and project management expertise
• High degree of welding experience with sheet metal, weldments, and large assemblies with a minimum of 10 years experience on sheet metal, welding required industries
• Experience with ERP systems, Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create drawings for welding projects
• CWI preferred
• Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels and non-code vessels is required

Interpersonal, Leadership, and Technical Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with upper management, with customers and with the engineering team
• Strong awareness of customer expectations
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering issues and needs
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and create, maintain, and manage multiple project schedules according to deadlines
• Must have working knowledge of CAD software; experience with Inventor is a plus
• Innovative – must be able to think “outside of the box” to solve complex issues
• Proficiency in planning and control of work

Team oriented, with ability to lead technical projects and manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Featured Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of work experience with Autodesk Inventor
• 1+ years of work experience with ASME Standards