Engineering Manager

Woodweb; Brewster Heights (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Good benefits

Job summary

Woodweb seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department in the Southeast region. You will oversee software integration, drive design to meet cost and schedule, and mentor lead and support engineers while implementing process improvements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with Plant, Field, and Operations teams, managing the department budget, and ensuring 90% capacity across manufacturing. A strong background in millwork processes and CAD tools is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; 3 years AutoCAD in architectural millwork.
• Experience with Microvellum Toolbox preferred.
• Millwork production experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledgeable in architectural millwork and casework methods.
• Experienced with CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities for the engineering department.
• Oversee software integration and ERP Shop PAK implementation.
• Collaborate with Plant, Field, and Operations to meet schedules.
• Develop standards and continuous process improvements.
• Train lead and support engineers.
• Review submittals and drawings with leads and operations.
• Manage department budget and cost controls.
• Maintain capacity scheduling and target 90% capacity.
• Hire, terminate, and perform reviews.

Skills

Budget management

Problem solving

Customer focus

Results driven

Flexibility

Organized

Poise under pressure

MS Office

Excel

Shop drawings

Field needs

Manufacturing processes

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microvellum Toolbox

CNC manufacturing

Job description

Engineering Manager

Southeast

Salary: 90-150K+, good benefits, relocation assistance

Job summary: This position is responsible for managing the day to day activities for the engineering department, oversees all software integration, works closely with Cut-Bill Manager, Plant Manager, Field Manager & Operations team to ensure the product design meets design intent, estimated cost, & maximizes shop & field efficiencies, training of lead & support engineers, implements standards & continuous process improvements that advance engineering’s ability to manage the highest quality control that meet contractual schedules.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate processes, software platforms, and implement solutions that will increase accuracy and capacity, while reducing labor costs.
• Continuously improve the quality of submittal drawings and establishes standards to increase efficiency of submittals, RTCB or RTV.
• Support and promote a cohesive flow of information between the Engineering and Manufacturing departments
• Approve all time off for engineering resources and ensure the department operates productively to maintain construction schedules.
• Act in the capacity of a lead engineer when required.
• Work with ERP team to implement Shop PAK into the engineering & material request process.
• Review all internal or external submittal drawings with lead engineers & operations prior to submittal.
• Work with Cut Bill manager to implement a more efficient process that meets the shop requirements, increases accuracy, & reduces the RTS lead times.
• Assume all managerial responsibilities regarding hiring, termination, performance reviews, expense reports, & promotions.
• Work with field manager to ensure product design is efficient & cost conscious with regards to off load & installation.
• Ensure the casework manufacturing process & software is efficient, flexible, & cost effective
• Develop, maintain, & Implement a defined schedule & clear process for outsourcing submittals & RTV drawings to insure they are submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintain a capacity scheduling tool that will identify accurate/data driven capacity constraints and availability in the Engineering and Cut-Bill departments
• Review all Material Request cost with estimated budgets to ensure departments are cost conscience & a profit center.
• Manage the departmental annual budget to the realistic targets provided.
• Implement strategies by identifying early opportunities for screen to machine and/or direct RTS.
• Work with Operations Team to ensure all manufacturing departments are consistently at 90% capacity.

Requirements

• Strong budgetary management skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Customer/Client Focus
• Results Driven
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Confidence, poise and decisiveness under pressure
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel
• Aptitude for learning/ adapting to evolving industry standards and methods
• Understanding shop drawings, field needs and shop manufacturing processes

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• 3 years using AutoCAD in the architectural millwork field.
• Experience with Microvellum Toolbox is preferred.
• Millwork production experience is preferred.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledgeable in architectural millwork and casework production methods and fabrication techniques.
• Experienced with CNC manufacturing.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.