Engineering Manager

Vesuvius USA; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA in Champaign, Illinois seeks a senior engineering leader to manage the Flow Control Systems Engineering Department. The role includes directing three Mechanical Engineers and one VIE Engineer, planning assignments, and ensuring timely, high‑quality designs.

You will review designs, develop options, update manuals, pursue product improvements, and collaborate with Project Managers, Sales, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to meet customer requirements. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial field preferred, with 3+ years with Vesuvius or similar
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and delegate department assignments and review progress.
• Oversee design and adaptation of mechanical equipment for customer needs.
• Review and generate drawings; support product releases from R&D.
• Provide technical assistance to project managers, sales regions, manufacturing and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Travel up to 15% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Project

Job description

Manage the Flow Control Systems Engineering Department based in Champaign, Illinois (CP)

Direct Reports:

Three Mechanical Engineers and one VIE Engineer

Dimensions of Position:

• Manages, plans and delegates assignments, including reviewing the progress and evaluating the results of assigned work.
• Assigns and monitors design and adaptation of mechanical equipment for customer Feasibility Studies/Proposals and Installations.
• Oversees product release from R & D which may include review of designs, development of options and accessories, and update or generation of installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Investigates and implements continuing product improvements based on field and manufacturing requests.
• Performs design and adaptation of mechanical equipment for customer requirements.
• May generate new and revised drawings using Draftsight and SolidWorks.
• Performs checking as required.
• Reviews evaluations and responses for customer complaints.
• Provides technical assistance to Project Managers and Sales Regions regarding product applications, scope of supply, installation and servicing.
• Provides technical assistance to Manufacturing, Q.C., Purchasing and Suppliers.
• Complies with Flow Control Systems Engineering quality management system.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements department process improvements.

Key Result Areas:

• Project Management - Plan, schedule and manage resources to meet customer deadlines and technical requirements
• Comply with quality management procedures and department procedures and guidelines.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implement department process improvements.
• Work in a manner which aims to ensure the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, customers, and any other persons affected by these activities.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Experience:

Prefer at least 10 years' experience in manufacturing or industrial field with 3 years' experience with Vesuvius or similar steel industry related company.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Creo)
• Knowledge of engineering and design of mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Knowledge of Steel making processes helpful.
• Knowledge of Ladle and Tundish flow control systems helpful.
• Knowledge of automated controls helpful.

Skills & Behavior:

• Must be able to travel (Away from office up to 15% of the time)
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure, accept change and communicate problems to supervisor.
• Must be able to get around in a steel mill environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with others, in particular with department personnel, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Sales, Regions and Customers.

Competency Requirements:

Ability to design and engineer mechanical and hydraulic equipment which meets customer requirements for performance, safety, cost and reliability. Knowledge of steel mill processes and environment.

Make decisions on mechanical and hydraulic design, including component and material selection. Make decisions related to drawings and specifications. Make decisions on acceptability of used or nonconforming product. Make decisions regarding resource allocation. Make personnel decisions.

Plan and delegate departmental assignments. Plan departmental requirements. Develop TSR planning and tech reviews. Develop department procedures. Evaluates impact of changes.

Responsible for distributing all formal documentation (procedures, management communications, etc.) coming to the Flow Control Systems Engineering Department.

Responsible for major interdepartmental communications. Must interact with other departments and Vesuvius Flow Control Engineering locations (GH, WN, RJ) for major projects. Ability to effectively request and provide information to Department and Company Personnel, Suppliers, and Customers.

Formally supervises Flow Control Systems Engineering Department. Interviews and evaluates potential employees for the Flow Control Systems Engineering Department. Develops, interprets and ensures the consistent application of organizational policies. Develops, coaches or mentors staff. Engages in typical

responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and controlling.

Company Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

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