Central Engineering Team Manager

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Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Central Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop our central engineering team. This team plays a critical role in facility design, new product development, current product improvements, and supporting sales with technical insight and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Development

- Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

- Allocate resources and assign projects to ensure optimal team performance.

- Engineering & Design

- Oversee the design and development of new Facility Designs and Product offerings.

- Ensure that engineering projects meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

- Support the implementation of new technologies, integrate the product offerings of multiple business units, and proactive designs for clients.

- Product Development & Support

- Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.

- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.

- Identify and execute improvements on current products to enhance performance, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

- Sales & Opportunity Support

- Meet with customers to present and develop solutions and product offerings.

- Partner with the sales team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.

- Provide technical support and innovative solutions for customer requirements and proposals.

- Translate customer feedback into actionable engineering improvements.

- Process & Efficiency Improvements

- Analyze existing product lines for design and manufacturing optimization.

- Lead initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing production efficiency.

- Standardize engineering practices and documentation across the organization.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering

- 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

- Proven experience in facility design, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.

- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

- Proficiency in process software and engineering tools.

- Familiarity with fabrication processes and build efficiencies.

- Background in supporting sales or customer-facing engineering projects.

- Experience working in a matrixed or multi-site engineering environment.

BENEFITS:

- Competitive Salary + bonus

- 401(k)/ Retirement savings

- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)

- Career growth opportunities

- Friendly work environment

- Paid vacation/holidays

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