Stealth Startup

Engineering Manager [28482]

Geneva, OH

Full-time

About This Job

Note: Only candidates who are eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance, or who currently hold an active Secret level security clearance or greater, will be considered.

As part of the eligibility requirements for obtaining a security clearance include being a U.S. Citizen, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager with experience working on HVAC, ECU, and heating systems to join our team in Geneva, OH working on defense industry projects. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, and will be comfortable supervising a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Supervise a team of 8-12 engineers, designers, and technicians

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Completes annual performance review process for themselves and their direct reports

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Sets and achieves goals and assists direct reports in doing likewise

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Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner, makes and keeps commitments and expects same of direct reports

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Manages budgets, costs, and schedule inputs for design assignments, participate in technical reviews

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Manage new product development, production support changes (ECR/ECO’s), and team priorities

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Support proposal, technical write ups, and provide quotes to Sales and BD

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HVAC/ECU/Heater background including Heating/Cooling load calculation, refrigeration system design, component selection, etc.

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Demonstrate knowledge of pending changes in refrigerants and impact to the company's legacy equipment (military and commercial) and new equipment designs (preferred)

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Demonstrate understanding of applicable MIL and commercial standards essential for equipment design and compliance (preferred)

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Hands-on building, fitting, and testing prototypes

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Check drawings and designs to ensure compliance to the company and design specifications

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Adhere and train to company revision control practices and ISO processes

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Interpret specific system and product design requirements which ensure conformance to functional, customer, and operations/manufacturing criteria

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Interface internally with all facility associates, management, and staff

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Interface externally with customers and/or vendors for the purpose of furnishing, obtaining, and/or clarifying information

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Provide engineering program/project technical support to both internal and external customers

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Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization

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Adheres to all quality and safety standards

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

May participate in cross-functional team and work groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise a team of 8-12 engineers, designers, and technicians

Qualifications

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

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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Must be able to speak, read and understand English

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Must be a US Citizen

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (may consider Associate Degreed with extensive experience to role).

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Minimum 5 years System Engineering experience, or equal experience; previous management experience is a plus

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SolidWorks/SolidWorks Electrical, or AutoCAD experience preferred

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Possesses effective oral and written communication skills

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Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with customers, vendors, employees, and managers at all levels within the company

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Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work assignments, and multi-task to meet deadlines

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Ability to offer their own opinions and commentaries while being flexible and responsive to constructive feedback by managers and peers

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Competent technical expertise including application of technical principles/techniques from established practices, as well as a functional knowledge/understanding of engineering processes, techniques, and practices to perceive the fit, form, function, and manufacturability of design quickly/accurately

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Thorough, functional knowledge and understanding of Computer Aided Design application principles

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Strong organizational and time management skills

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Strong problem solving and analytical skills

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Possesses strong PC-based computer experience including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential; SAP experience preferred

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Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail

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Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

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Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.

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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets

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Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

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.

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Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time

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This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.

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Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per plant rules Training

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New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance