Advanced Development Engineer Manager
About The Position
Standard Iron is accelerating its growth, and we need a visionary Advanced Development Engineering Manager to drive the innovation engine. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development team for our next generation of Hydraulic tanks, Fuel systems and custom heavy equipment components—blending deep technical mastery with sharp commercial acumen. This role isn't about incremental updates; it's about pioneering new technologies. You will be the crucial link between future market needs and engineering execution, ensuring our solutions are not just innovative, but also profitable and best-in-class.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in hydraulic component design.
- Expert-level command of Finite Element Analysis for validating complex weldment designs.
- Profound knowledge of various welding processes and metallurgy.
- Strong grasp of hydraulic system integration.
- Expertise in selecting and applying materials for demanding environments.
- Hands-on experience executing robust testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Responsibilities
- Lead the development team for next generation of Hydraulic tanks, Fuel systems and custom heavy equipment components.
- Serve as the crucial link between future market needs and engineering execution.
- Foster a culture of mentorship, critical thinking, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Serve as the primary technical strategist to translate customer needs and market trends into viable solutions.
- Drive projects from idea to production, managing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure commercial viability and delivery on time.
- Serve as the primary technical strategist for customers and a key liaison to our leadership and sales teams.
- Oversee advanced development projects and ensure strong financial viability through expert cost analysis.
- Drive Intellectual Property (IP) creation and strategy.
- Validate complex weldment designs using Finite Element Analysis.
- Optimize designs for cost, quality, and production efficiency considering various welding processes and metallurgy.
- Integrate hydraulic systems and select/apply materials for demanding environments.
- Execute robust testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
