Design Engineering Manager

Job Description

Design Engineering Manager

08/14/2024

Reports to: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: 30

Position Type/Hours:

Full-time position. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for the leadership, growth and development of assigned Design Engineers. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the design team delivers high-quality products that meets the customers' needs and is critical to ensuring all functions are aligned as the engineers complete the design. This includes closely partnering with the Technology, Assembly, and Service functions and other internal stakeholders to ensure customer expectations are met and work is completed on time. This position effectively manages critical cross functional interfaces, communications, and clarity on expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Lead operational Design Engineering team that works with project coordinators to design the machine layout, machine parts, pneumatic layout, quote integrated equipment and support the Assembly function.
• Establish goals and objectives for each engineer and monitor progress towards the goals.
• Ensure engineers understand the customer requirements, have a high sense of customer service and on time requirements.
• Ensure design standards and drawings are utilized.
• Familiar with design industry standards, regulations (CSA, ATEX, ISO 13485, etc.), and company policies.
• Implement and refine design processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Keep up to date with the latest design tools, industry trends, and have a working knowledge of design regulations and compliance.
• Identify projects that require advanced design resources and ensure the design meets the functional and budgetary requirements.
• Act as a primary point of contact between the design team and other stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with the R&D, production, maintenance, project management and quality functions
• Demonstrate effective change leadership.
• Mentor and develop direct reports by providing challenging and engaging activities that promote career growth as well as identifying opportunities for training and development.
• Provide consistent feedback to all engineering staff for performance improvement, positive reinforcement, and development.
• Provide technical resources and support to engineering staff as needed.
• Represent engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with People & Culture and Operations to recruit and onboard additional engineering staff as needed.
• Model, steward, make decision upon, and expect to be held accountable to Delta ModTech's values which include:
  • BELIEVE IN PEOPLE
  • FEARLESS INNOVATION
  • INTEGRITY
  • PASSIONATE & TENACIOUS
  • SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Above all, this position should demonstrate a passion for serving others and a commitment to play a key role in creating a people-first, value-based culture that delivers our purpose of "serving people by solving problems". Steps to success include:

Always lead by example - act the way you expect others to act.

Ask for feedback and welcome suggestions on improvements that can be made.

Be aware of team members doing the right thing, then acknowledge and encourage them.

Care for your team members personally by being empathetic and encouraging work/life balance.

Delegate, encourage team members to innovate, and be the first to pick up the pieces with them if things don't go as planned.

Encourage collaboration and engagement - ensure the team feels their voices are heard.

Show people why their job is important and how it contributes to the success of the organization.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of management experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience and knowledge of custom automated commercial equipment.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources for engineering projects.

Competencies:

• Proven leadership skills and experience working with staff on all levels
• Positive Teamwork Orientation
• Customer/Client Focus
• Communication Proficiency (Verbal and Written)
• Extensive knowledge of engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to implement and analyze data and performance metrics
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Position Type, Work Environment & Travel

• Full time, exempt
• Normal office environment
• Travel less than 10%

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.