Engineering Manager
Company: HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW DESIGNS, LLC
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
National leader in consumer product line is seeking an
Engineering Manager. -This is a mid-level positions reporting to
the Director of Engineering. -This position will manage and
coordinate the work of a team of 4 engineers. They will place
particular emphasis upon the development of new product lines and
expansion of existing lines through research and development and
continuous improvement. They guide projects from concept stage to
full production. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAn employee in this position,
may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. (These examples do not include all of the functions
which the employee may be expected to perform.)Manages the
Engineering staff and ensures communication with Product Managers,
Operations and Fabrication divisions.Ensures that the development
of components and mechanisms in the product development process is
completed in a timely fashion.Attends and participates in daily
production meetings with various representatives of the Production
Team. Seeks feedback from production representatives on problems
encountered by operators with components, production equipment and
work processes. Makes some Engineer project assignments based upon
discussions from daily production meetings.Manages and coordinates
engineering work activities of a staff in the development of new
product lines and line extensions involving components, fabrics,
production equipment or work processes. Develops hardware component
designs and be knowledgeable of plastic components.Conducts a
continuous search of new materials, processes and procedures to
enhance and improve upon a product line. Manages Engineers and
representatives of other departments in the design of components,
research and development of new textile materials, evaluation and
improvement of fabrication and tools and methods and processes.
Oversees the building of prototypes and trial runs to test and
evaluate the operational and cost feasibility of the
product.Coordinates product testing with the research and
development project room and test lab and performs analysis of test
results and data.Develops and prepares project timelines and
research and development budgets for new product lines or
extensions. Maintains a system of budget and schedule control.
Serves as a technical resource to assist engineering staff on
various phases of projects.Reviews industry publications; attends
trade shows; communicates with suppliers on a continuous basis to
remain informed of new engineering technologies related to new
materials, processes and procedures to enhance and improve the
product line.QUALIFICATIONS AND KSA'S FOR EMPLOYMENTAn employee in
this position, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the
following:Basic knowledge of the physical properties and
characteristics of fabrics used in the production process.Basic
knowledge of business finance to estimate and manage project costs;
return on investments.Solid knowledge of the principles of
Mechanical, Industrial, Textile and Electrical Engineering.Solid
knowledge of plastic extrusion, metal die casting and plastic
injection molding processes.Solid knowledge of computer use and
software such as, AutoCAD, Word, and Excel.Expert knowledge of
project management to establish timelines for Engineering
staff.Expert knowledge of communication skills, particularly
preparing written correspondence and justification of engineering
projects and budgets.Skill in developing and maintaining effective
work relationships.Ability to read and understand mechanical
blueprints and electrical schematics.Ability to synthesize
information from various sources.Solid knowledge and work
experience in mechanical and process engineering, and understands
the importance of the development of components and mechanisms in
the product development process.
Keywords: HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW DESIGNS, LLC, Charlotte , Engineering Manager, Executive , Charlotte, North Carolina
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