Engineering Manager

Tindall•San Antonio, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are Engineered to Serve. Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way. This role involves leading the engineering department, ensuring quality, managing personnel, and providing technical guidance. The Engineering Manager will also be responsible for department budgets, revenue, costs, and contributing to company-wide engineering standards.

Requirements

Registration as a PE Required.
BS Degree in Engineering or MS Degree (MS in Engineering or MS in Business with BS in Engineering).
10 (+) years of related experience is required.
3 (+) years of Supervisory experience is required.
Ability to make broad, strategic decisions and provide input to senior management.
Ability to mentor and train employees of varying levels / skills on design, processes, and procedures.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Drive and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Must be an exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbal.
Possess strong engineering judgement and be able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
Ability to build trust and relationships with other departments within the company including Project Management, Production, Estimating, and Field Operations.
Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precise technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Nice To Haves

Concrete Industry experience highly preferred.
5 (+) years preferred supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Delegate and monitor project assignments among department personnel.
Continuously evaluate production/engineering schedule demands and assign duties accordingly, including procurement of outside engineering sources.
Meet with contractors, engineers, architects to ensure understanding of project requirements and schedule demands.
Provide technical guidance to staff engineers and designers.
Offer technical assistance to sales staff, including evaluation of Tindall products and their applicability to prospective projects, or modification of a prospective project to allow incorporation of precast concrete products.
Respond to field and production problems as appropriate via investigations, analyses, or repair design.
Evaluate department manpower needs and solicit new hires as needed.
Make recommendations regarding personnel terminations when necessary.
Work with production personnel and Industrial Engineering to develop new products and processes.
Monitor overall performance of department to assure effective presence in Tindall manufacturing process.
Review calculations and drawings prepared by department personnel and outside contractors for conformance to appropriate codes and Tindall standard practice.
Affix seal on drawings and calculations done in-house which have been supervised by the engineering manager.
Ensure appropriate level of engineering input in project planning and progress meetings, both internal and external.
Lead Quality Improvement Process within department while assuring effective employee participation.
Ensure that field inspections are conducted by competent personnel with required frequency.
Perform structural analysis and occasional member design on contracted and/or prospective projects.
Monitor department revenue and costs.
Process all department invoices and monthly billings.
Develop and monitor department budgets.
Member of the Corporate Engineering Standards Committee, taking part in continual evaluation of company design and detail standards.
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of all department personnel.
Evaluate staff salaries and offer recommendations for periodic adjustments.
Work closely with Q.C. Manager to assess staff needs and development.