Manager, Development Engineering

HAZELETT CORPORATION • Malletts Bay, VT

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager, Development Engineering, you will be a key member of the leadership team that emphasizes a combination of technical expertise, project management, team leadership, and communication skills. This role is multifaceted and requires a strong balance of technical knowledge, management abilities, and the capability to improve engineering processes and innovation. You will need a mix of strong technical skills and leadership capabilities, and the ability to guide a team of engineers while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. You will be partnering with others to solve complex engineering problems, answering complicated questions about every facet of continuous casting.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, particularly those related to Hazelett products and continuous casting.
• Strong skills in supervising and mentoring a team, managing personnel issues, and ensuring team performance.
• Effective listening, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills are essential, especially when dealing with technical teams and upper management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, from planning to execution, ensuring deadlines and resource requirements are met.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A minimum of a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Proven history of supervising or managing teams within a project or functional area.

Nice To Haves

• Formal management training, particularly in people management and conflict resolution, is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of engineers, ensuring that they have the resources, training, and support to succeed.
• Oversee and execute engineering programs, ensuring proper staffing and the efficient execution of projects.
• Foster clear communication both within the team and with upper management.
• Identify roadblocks and challenges, implementing solutions to improve productivity and the quality of engineering processes.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of new product offerings and ensure that new technologies (such as continuous casting) are implemented effectively.

Benefits

• 24 plans through its medical coverage, with Hazelett paying 100% of the premiums for most plans.
• Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested since you start contributing!
• 8 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• On-site Athletic Trainer.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager