Project Engineering Manager

Please note - This is a hybrid position in Owatonna, MN. The hybrid schedule includes a working schedule where you are onsite four (4) days in the facility and one (1) day remotely from your home office.

We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join our well established partner. As a Project Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the company's ongoing strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by leading and supporting our Project Engineering team's execution of projects. As a Project Engineering Manager, you will provide tools and team guidance to deliver solutions for pre- and post-sale applications satisfying customer requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology or equivalent
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in product design and/or project engineering
• A minimum of three (3) years of direct leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basic materials and processes used in industry with emphasis on new technology developments
• Demonstrated abilities to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
• Proven commitment to effective supervision, coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with key software platforms such as CAD, SolidWorks, and PDM.
• Understanding of process improvement and project management techniques
• Strong, positive presence with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to be a good team leader and inspirational presence to direct staff and teams throughout the organization
• Ability to plan and organize work to assure productive use is made of all department working hours
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Ability to make decisions involving complex sales/profit relationships

It'd be great if you also have:

• Design experience, any/all work history in sales/marketing, operations and supply chain
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with key software platforms such as Revit and BIM
• Experience in supporting construction projects

As a Project Engineering Manager, a typical day might include:

• Oversight of project engineering pre through post order processes, instructing, training and monitoring team members on all systems and procedures to maintain accurate and consistent documentation
• Interfacing with partner departments (Contract Administration, Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Shipping, Installation, Project Management, and Product Management) ensuring proper coordination for bids/proposals and orders to meet the scope, estimated costs and time schedules of the project
• Managing the development of effective concepts for application of standard, configured, and custom products in order to provide the best possible solutions for our customers
• Providing training to team members and other departments in matters related to product application, non-standard design, and manufacturing documentation to assure product quality and safety
• Supporting fulfillment of customer expectations by understanding market and customer needs
• Monitoring and ensuring our team meets on-time, cost and quality metrics
• Developing and operating within the approved department budget
• Contributing new product ideas to meet corporate and product line goals to ensure that we remain competitive in the marketplace
• Collecting and approving list of materials, product application drawings and costs for custom projects
• Reviewing and approving submittal packages (drawings, orders, BOM, etc.) related to custom projects prior to sending to the customer
• Assisting with trouble shooting issues with manufacturing and installation.

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance

For more information, please apply through the portal or you may reach out to me directly at jessica.hillson@artech.com