Engineering Manager - Standard Environmental Test Chambers

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who we are
ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

Mission
We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Exciting news! We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Standard Environmental Test Chambers product line within our Engineering Department . 

Working Schedule: 8AM - 5PM | Monday - Friday 

$102,100/yr - $122,300/yr

Summary

Oversee the Standardization group and utilize the processes within the department to launch and release test chamber standard designs, CUSOPS to standard designs, designs for manufacturing processes and vendor components, as well as release CAD Drawing packages for outsourcing.  This position will review and oversee the release of drawing details and packages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Manages the distribution of jobs and tasks among the standardization team members, ensuring balanced workloads. 

· Develops, documents, and implements standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality. Includes department review and improvements.

· Implements and maintain efficient department processes (standard design practices / ECOs / CPQ). 

· Creates and implements training protocols and documentation procedures to ensure consistent training across the group. Product flow charts with complete BOMs.

· Identifies areas for improvement within the group and delegates problem-solving responsibilities to appropriate team members.

· Monitors project portfolio, management, updating.

· Approves time off requests.

· Plays a role in the interview process, including screening candidates, conducting interviews, and providing feedback.

· Documents on employee performance issues and participation in disciplinary meetings.

· Creates and administers annual performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and development plans.

· Works independently and with teams. Will be a working role so CAD design and drawing creation/modifications will be part of the functioning role. 

· Responsible for presentations to department, sales, and executive leadership

· Leads cost savings initiatives with the team

· Meets with sales, marketing, production, purchasing, to discuss customer and market needs.

· Run risk assessments and mitigation planning

· Capital & Expense budget planning for the department

· Attend Technical Trade shows to continue research on new and upcoming technology.

· Team training and development, 1 on 1 reoccurring meetings, as well as succession planning.

· Responsible for the department KPI metrics and review/reporting/updating.

· Works directly with manufacturing engineers to improve design for assembly features within the standard chamber product lines

· Works directly with ESPEC corporate engineering to help provide standard chamber designs for common chamber standardization

· Works directly with sales to help create and improved standard chamber designs to improve lead times and less time for custom options that push projects through the engineering department

· Minimal travel (less than 25%). Includes trade shows, or potential visit to a customer.

· Collaboration and meetings with EC(ESPEC Corp) on Technology transfer of information and designs as well as outsourcing activities.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering Required (Engineering Management/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial)

Skills and Experience

· 3 to 5 years of experience preferred with leading/managing a team or project.  

· 8 to 10 years of experience in CAD software (AutoCAD Inventor/Solid Works/Etc.)

· Candidates should possess a strong foundation in design principles and testing principles.

· Must possess a working knowledge of basic engineering-related mathematics.

· Exposure to writing technical procedures and documentation.

· Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office including (Word, Excel, Email). 

Competency 

· Team Leadership & Motivation: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide the team towards achieving common goals. 

· Knowledge of Industry Standards & Regulations: Understands and ensures team adherence to relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. 

· Innovation & Creativity: Ability to encourage and foster innovative thinking within the team, leading to the development of new and improved solutions.

· Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex engineering problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.

· Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of relevant engineering principles, practices, and technologies.

· Delegation & Empowerment: Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members, empowering them to take ownership and develop their skills.

· Performance Management: Ability to set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and address performance issues.

· Planning & Organization: Ability to develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets, and allocate resources effectively.

· Decision-Making: Ability to make timely and sound decisions based on available information and analysis.

· Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and other departments.

· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information, provide feedback, and facilitate discussions.

Language Skills 

· Ability to read and comprehend multiple step instructions (in the English language), short correspondence, and memos. 

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the production shop.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts (while in the Production shop). 

· The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Guiding Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following Guiding Principles:

· Respect: Exhibit tact and consideration; assist and support co-workers; work cooperatively in group situations.

· Improvement: Seek feedback to improve performance; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others.

· Safety: Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.

· Effective: Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills; display understanding of how job relates to others; use resources effectively.

· Solutions: Exhibit good listening and comprehension; keep others adequately informed.

· Lawful: Follow instructions and respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Ownership: Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.

· Urgency: Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.

· Deliver: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.