Engineering Manager

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Whitewater (WI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work/life balance

Ongoing skill development

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work policy

401k with matching

Job summary

Provisur is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and direct the NPD, production and mechanical engineering activities for the Forming product line, overseeing design, manufacturing support and customer experience.

You will mentor engineers, drive Stage Gate projects, ensure safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, USDA, CE), and coordinate cross‑functional teams to improve manufacturability and serviceability of equipment.

Qualifications

• BSME with experience in mechanical engineering field or industry.
• Minimum of 7 years machine design experience and 2 years leadership experience.
• Hands-on design engineering of complex high cycle rate machines with multiple systems.
• Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD (Creo) and BOM structuring.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve product designs, mechanisms and adaptations of the entire product line.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through Stage Gate and production status.
• Coordinate design, costing, installation and debugging of customer EOD specials.
• Collaborate with Product Line Manager and Business Development on new projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure engineering support and improve manufacturability.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for new or existing products; review ECNs and drawings.
• Travel on projects for development, debugging and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Machine design

Project management

CAD (Creo)

ERP systems

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

Creo CAD

ERP software

Job description

Description

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision‑engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to locations around the world. As a global leader with a close‑knit family feel, we take pride in taking care of our people. Check out our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur and see for yourself!

Description

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision‑engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to locations around the world. As a global leader with a close‑knit family feel, we take pride in taking care of our people. Check out our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur and see for yourself!

The Engineering Manager will lead and direct the NPD, production and mechanical engineering activities. This position will be responsible for our Forming product line of equipment, including overall product design, application parameters, manufacturing support and customer/warranty experience. You will also oversee and mentor a team of engineers, improving the productivity of the team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve product designs, mechanisms and adaptations of the entire product line.
• Lead and manage NPD projects through the Stage Gate process and take completed projects into production status.
• Coordinate design, costing, installation and debugging of customer EOD specials on a timely basis.
• Work with Product Line Manager and Business Development team to evaluate potential new projects.
• Coordinate efforts between Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, all company departments, vendors and customers as needed to ensure effective engineering support. Improve manufacturability and serviceability of the equipment.
• Responsible for OSHA, USDA, CE and other safety/sanitation or government compliance issues related to new or existing slicing products.
• Participate in Engineering and NPD design reviews.
• Ensure production print files, bills of materials and other engineering records are current. Review ECN's, approve new drawings and revisions. Assign and monitor REA's.
• Travel as required on projects for new and existing product line development for debugging and trouble‑shooting, governmental regulation compliance and general product improvement.

What You Won’t Do

• Suffer from boredom - you’ll always do and learn new things with colleagues around the world
• Max out - you’ll grow and advance as quickly as your skills and desires allow

Who You Are

• A solid leader who enjoys interacting with others and likes to build strong relationships
• Someone who designs, constructs and operates complex machinery and equipment used for the generation, transmission and distribution of energy on Provisur equipment and possesses a strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories

What You’ll Need

• BSME with experience in mechanical engineering field or industry
• Minimum of 7 years machine design experience and 2 years leadership experience. Design experience must include "hands on" design engineering of complex, high cycle rate machines which utilize mechanical, hydraulic, electrical / electronic and pneumatic systems.
• Superior conceptual feel for machine design and lead designer experience on large engineering projects.
• Familiarity with the latest 2D and 3D CAD, Creo desirable.
• Familiarity with structuring BOM’s and Engineering change notices.
• Thorough understanding of the tools available in the ERP system and engineering procedures.
• Good drawing and detailing capabilities with an understanding of assembly stack up and tolerances
• Demonstrated leadership, decision‑making and team building skills.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Healthy work/life balance
• Cross‑training, ongoing skill development, and continuing education assistance
• A robust benefits package with great health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and employee referral bonuses.
• A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
• Matching gifts on charitable contribution

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full‑time employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.

$116,000 - $151,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus incentive plan, based on company and/or individual performance.

Provisur is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.