Manager, Engineering

Samuel, Son & Co.•Tucson, AZ

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Engineering is responsible for managing the Engineering department, ensuring that individual and department goals align with business objectives. This includes overseeing the design input, output, and overall engineering functions. The role involves managing the complete design process using ISO-approved methods, including estimating, contract review, engineering scheduling to meet customer and manufacturing needs, and ensuring correct application of design and code requirements. The Engineering Manager will collaborate with other departments to resolve concerns, support on-site customer inspections, lead audits, and promote the development of new design and manufacturing processes. Emphasis is placed on design enhancements for improved manufacturability and providing guidance on ASME Code documents and outside agency approvals. The position also focuses on promoting departmental cohesion and cross-functional collaboration within the company and its divisions, coordinating with various departments to ensure effective communication and successful project management of custom designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field & 5-10 years Engineering experience.
Management experience in a heavy metal fabrication setting preferred.
ASME code and pressure vessel design experience a plus, but not required.
Welding process/materials knowledge.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
Understanding and support of company policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
Proven & effective written & verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail is critical.
Excellent mechanical aptitude and math skills.
Computer literate with the ability to learn and operate applicable Engineering software.
Microsoft Office Applications.
IFS or similar ERP system experience.
Basic understanding of shop equipment and machinery capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in a heavy metal fabrication setting
ASME code and pressure vessel design experience

Responsibilities

Manage Engineering department ensuring individual and department goals support business objectives.
Manage the complete design process using ISO approved design control methods.
Coordinate design approval with the customer and ensure accuracy of final engineering output.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve concerns.
Support on-site customer inspections on customer designs.
Lead and manage required audits through the department.
Promote development of new design and manufacturing processes.
Refine current processes improving efficiencies within the engineering department as well as throughout the organization.
Give guidance to work performed with ASME Code documents and outside agency approval.
Promote cohesion & growth in Engineering department and cross functionality with other departments.
Coordinate with Sales, Customer Care, Estimating, Purchasing and Manufacturing personnel to ensure that the necessary cross-department communication is in place to meet business objectives.
Project management of custom designs requiring enhanced attention to ensure successful project completion.