Engineering Manager

Position Summary This Engineering Manager coordinates the overall engineering focus of the Product Engineering department, guiding the development of new products and the improvement of existing products to ensure they are profitable, manufacturable, and competitive. Responsibilities Direct or delegate the preparation of complete design layouts, production drawings, model shop drawings, sketches and diagrams. Direct the preparation of design concepts to meet product specifications. Direct the activities of engineering change control on production drawings. Coordinate the activities of supporting personnel (engineers and drafters) on all projects assigned and actively support research initiatives. Apply current engineering practices considering manufacturing and quality control. Make efficient use of and help develop relevant standards. Supervise the development and maintenance of Gantt charts for projects. Participate in the defense of product liability lawsuits when required. Make and/or direct calculations involving engineering sciences (static, dynamics) and other associated subjects. Direct liaison between vendors and purchasing department when required. Support the activities of the product managers, manufacturing engineering personnel, and the quality assurance manager. Keep abreast of competitive product lines and market developments. Perform administrative functions on budgeting, spending control, salary/performance reviews, capital planning, and participate in the tooling program requirements. Develop policies and procedures as required. Cooperate with Parker e-commerce initiatives. Support win strategy initiatives. Perform other duties as responsibilities necessitate. Submit cost reduction/avoidances. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Five years supervisory experience; five years design engineering experience. Must have structural aluminum knowledge and experience. Must demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written communication skills. PC literacy (AutoCAD, Inventor, MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, Lotus Notes preferred). Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr