Engineering Manager

PMX Industries•Cedar Rapids, IA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide leadership in the Engineering Department. This role operates in an office environment with occasional time spent in production facilities and requires occasional travel. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives consistent with corporate goals, including high-level leadership, project management, process improvement for capital projects, ensuring adherence to company policies, production oversight, quality system adherence, cost control, timely delivery of product/service, maintaining a safe and positive work environment, and coordinating with other departments. This role also involves maintaining and communicating the status of capital and engineering projects, directing the development of the departmental business plan, and determining methods to measure and conserve utility resources. The company, PMX Industries, is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America, committed to improving safety and environmental performance, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. They believe in creating value for all stakeholders and fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 8 years of heavy manufacturing experience and/or training
Minimum of three years’ supervisory or management experience
Previous machine design experience required
Previous project management experience required
CAD experience required
Leadership and Supervisory skills
General understanding of PCs and related software experience
Sound communication, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to plan work
Must be able to communicate in English for all business/job related transactions
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the Engineering Department.
Develop and implement goals and objectives of the department consistent with corporate goals and objectives.
Provide high level leadership.
Manage project management and process improvement initiatives for all Capital Projects.
Ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
Oversee production, including associated reporting.
Ensure adherence to the Quality system.
Control costs.
Ensure delivery of product/service in a timely manner in accordance with established business plans.
Provide and maintain a safe work environment.
Build and maintain a positive work environment.
Coordinate with other organizations and departments as needed to create a team environment.
Maintain and communicate status of proposed and approved capital projects and engineering projects.
Ensure that all daily, monthly and annual reports and forecasts are completed in a timely manner.
Direct development of departmental business plan.
Develop methods to measure usage of electric power, natural gas, compressed air, stream and other resources required for production.
Determine best methods to conserve these utility resources.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Follow all safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.