ENGINEERING MANAGER
Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and installation of heavy equipment. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, optimizes performance, and leads a team of engineers, fabricators and installers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management:
- Supervise and mentor the engineering staff, including supervisors, fabricators and installers by fostering positive employee relations and promoting a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
- Allocate resources and manage project timelines to meet operational goals.
- Design & Development:
- Oversee the design and specification of heavy equipment
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant safety and engineering standards.
- Project Management:
- Manage end-to-end equipment fabrication, installation and modernization projects.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.
o Collaborate with the Sales Manager to review completed projects and identify opportunities for improved quoting accuracy and design enhancements through the installation process.
- Maintenance & Reliability:
- Develop preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Implement reliability engineering practices to minimize downtime.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company safety policies.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Drive innovation in heavy equipment technology and automation solutions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
· Minimum 7+ years in heavy equipment design.
· 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Skills:
· Proficiency in CAD software and engineering analysis tools.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.