Head of Mechanical Engineering Head of Mechanical Engineering

Körber Group • Fargo, ND

133d

About The Position

Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time. Join the home for entrepreneurs! Your role in our team: You will oversee engineering to ensure consistency throughout design of each system and between projects. Review customer drawings and specifications to determine requirements of the system. Prepare preliminary functional specifications. Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to our products. You will perform liaison function between Engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements. Work with Validation Engineer(s) to define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns. Lead engineering design reviews as required. Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have. You will determine preferred vendors based on parts they supply or propose to supply. Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, validation, sales, machining, and assembly. Develop and directs design procedures and methods to ensure standards are met and maintained. Provide engineering expertise in the areas of tooling, prints, specifications, raw materials and company manufactured systems. You will build, develop and manage engineering to be a world class team. You will be involved in personnel decisions (hiring, firing, reviews, correcting behavior). Maintain a clean and safe work area everyday. Show a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday. Attend and participate in company meetings in person and remotely.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of machine design engineering experience or equivalent
• Proficient in design software with strong skill level
• Knowledge of packaging processes and ability to interpret complex documents and drawings
• Strong ability to make effective and persuasive arguments, with clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with the ability to plan 1–2 years ahead
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to achieve results through others
• Proven team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Highly organized and computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Committed to the company’s values and vision

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering to ensure consistency throughout design of each system and between projects
• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine requirements of the system
• Prepare preliminary functional specifications
• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas
• Perform liaison function between Engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements
• Work with Validation Engineer(s) to define problem areas and implement product improvements based on customer repair/rejection concerns
• Lead engineering design reviews as required
• Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have
• Determine preferred vendors based on parts they supply or propose to supply
• Coordinate with internal groups including purchasing, validation, sales, machining, and assembly
• Develop and direct design procedures and methods to ensure standards are met and maintained
• Provide engineering expertise in the areas of tooling, prints, specifications, raw materials and company manufactured systems
• Build, develop and manage engineering to be a world class team
• Be involved in personnel decisions (hiring, firing, reviews, correcting behavior)
• Maintain a clean and safe work area everyday
• Show a strong eagerness to learn and a positive attitude everyday
• Attend and participate in company meetings in person and remotely

Benefits

• Work in a modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• Part of a global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
• Profit from international cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
• Work in a team focusing on customer requirements
• Attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees