Sustaining Engineering Manager – Heavy Equipment

Software Placement Group; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

15% bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Software Placement Group seeks an Engineering Manager – Sustaining Products in Waterloo, Iowa to lead a team of engineers supporting existing product platforms and driving cost reductions and reliability.

The role emphasizes sustaining engineering, design optimization, cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Warranty and Customer Service. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and leadership experience.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in heavy‑haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment preferred.
• Previous engineering leadership or team management experience.
• Strong background in mechanical design, structural, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting existing products in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CAD software, Excel, and EDMS.
• Experience with ECN/ECOs, BOMs, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability, cost-reduction, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of FMVSS and DOT standards.
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving; excellent leadership and cross-functional communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers for existing product platforms and production support.
• Set engineering priorities and allocate resources based on production needs, improvements, cost reductions, and field performance.
• Collaborate to maintain consistent engineering standards and design practices across the portfolio.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and oversight while engaging in daily operations.
• Own ongoing support, maintenance, and evolution of heavy‑haul trailer platforms.
• Lead design improvements to enhance manufacturability, durability, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve design-related production issues, quality concerns, warranty claims, and field performance problems.
• Apply root‑cause analysis, DFMEA, warranty data, lessons learned to identify opportunities and prevent recurrence.
• Lead design reviews and evaluate proposed changes for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to improve fabrication, weldment design, assembly methods, and efficiency.
• Improve drawings, BOMs, engineering documentation, and release processes.
• Drive design-for-manufacturability, design-to-cost, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide timely engineering support to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Work with Supply Chain to evaluate material and design alternatives for cost and availability.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD software

BOM management

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CAD systems

Engineering data management (EDMS)

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Software Placement Group seeks an Engineering Manager – Sustaining Products in Waterloo, Iowa to lead a team of engineers supporting existing product platforms and driving cost reductions and reliability.

The role emphasizes sustaining engineering, design optimization, cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Warranty and Customer Service. Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree and leadership experience.