Engineering Manager

Laciny Bros., Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Year-end bonuses

Health Benefits

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Job summary

A custom fabrication company is seeking a full-time Engineering Manager to lead projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in designing custom machinery. This role involves working directly with clients and mentoring a team of engineers, focusing on creative problem-solving and precision in manufacturing for food/beverage and pharmaceutical clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years designing and fabricating custom machinery.
• Excellent working knowledge of fabrication processes.
• Expert comprehension regarding machine design.

Responsibilities

• Design and solid model parts using CAD software.
• Interact with customers during project stages.
• Manage and mentor engineers in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

3D CAD software (Solidworks, Inventor)

Design and fabrication of custom machinery

Pneumatic and electro-mechanical components

Creative mechanical problem-solving

Customer interaction

Mentoring and managing engineers

Job description

Engineering Manager

Laciny Bros., Inc., a custom fabrication company, is seeking a full-time Engineering Manager to join our team. Since 1916, Laciny Bros. has specialized in custom fabrication that demands creativity, precision, and quality craftsmanship. We offer a fast‑paced, rewarding work environment, specializing in highly customized, high‑end products and equipment, primarily for the food/beverage and pharmaceutical industries. As a custom job shop, we find ourselves on the cutting edge of technology, providing creative services in a wide variety of industries and applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and solid model parts and assemblies using the latest 3D CAD software such as Solidworks and/or Inventor
• Interact with customers during all stages of various projects
• Work directly with a team of engineers during concept generation, budgeting, detail development, shop fabrication and final installation/integration
• Manage, mentor and collaborate with a small group of engineers and designers in a team‑oriented environment
• Report directly to the President and Vice President of Laciny Bros., without any corporate bureaucracy
• Enjoy being strategically involved and challenged by a wide variety of applications in various industries; demonstrating creative mechanical problem‑solving and thinking must be a strong personal attribute as it will be required on a daily basis.

Skill Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years designing and fabricating custom machinery, from conception to integration
• The candidate must have an excellent working knowledge of all fabrication processes in a shop environment
• Must possess an expert level of comprehension regarding machine design, pneumatic and electro‑mechanical components and controls logic
• Demonstrated ability to think “outside of the box” and has proven creative success
• Skilled in the latest 3D CAD software such as Solidworks and/or Inventor
• Demonstrated experience designing/fabricating manufacturing equipment with emphasis on sanitary design principles for the food/beverage and pharmaceutical industry
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, exciting, team‑based work environment with an emphasis on creativity, quality, precision and keen attention to detail
• Shown ability to interact with customers while conducting onsite tasks and information gathering, at the customer’s facility and in a professional manner
• Has interest, ability and willingness to lead, mentor and manage 4‑5 engineering project managers in various ways

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Year‑end bonuses
• Health Benefits
• Year‑end Profit Sharing for vested employees
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan for vested employees

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing