Senior Manager, Engineering

JBT Marel • Middletown, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. The Senior Engineering Manager reports to the General Manager. You will be the technical link between several functions across the JBT Marel Avure organization and will have a full range of focus from a technical expert to a strategic business partner. This position plans, organizes and directs engineering to meet objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines of High Pressure (HPP) machinery for the Food, Beverage and Pharma industry. On a given day, you may: Oversee and lead engineers who design pressure vessels, controls and frames required for HPP equipment. Guide/support/direct us by solving complex technical problems (Workshop/Wire winding/Assembly/Procurement/Customer Care). Improve quality and warranty performance. Take ownership of knowledge transfer within the engineering team and to make sure that the knowledge and competence is implemented and used throughout the organization. Hire and mentor other engineers and supporting staff. Participate and guide through design reviews of engineering solutions. Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards. Work with current and new suppliers to improve internal and external total quality. Support the sales and service teams and customers to meet our goals. Use project management and product development tools to improve efficiency. Improve cost out of the product by increasing RCI and VA/VE activities. Generate IP and high value features while benchmarking the competition to maximize margin and market share. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years engineering experience in the design of capital or industrial equipment.
• 3+ years' experience managing engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• MS or MBA preferred with certifications such as Six Sigma black belt, lean and PMP ®
• SolidWorks/Ansys experience is preferred.
• Material (metallic) and ASME B&PV Code experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead engineers who design pressure vessels, controls and frames required for HPP equipment.
• Guide/support/direct us by solving complex technical problems (Workshop/Wire winding/Assembly/Procurement/Customer Care).
• Improve quality and warranty performance.
• Take ownership of knowledge transfer within the engineering team and to make sure that the knowledge and competence is implemented and used throughout the organization.
• Hire and mentor other engineers and supporting staff.
• Participate and guide through design reviews of engineering solutions.
• Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work with current and new suppliers to improve internal and external total quality.
• Support the sales and service teams and customers to meet our goals.
• Use project management and product development tools to improve efficiency.
• Improve cost out of the product by increasing RCI and VA/VE activities.
• Generate IP and high value features while benchmarking the competition to maximize margin and market share.

Benefits

• JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

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