Engineering Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years designing primary plastics processing machinery (injection molding, structural foam / low-pressure injection molding, or rotary blow molding strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with large-tonnage machinery, high-force clamp units, hydraulic/pneumatic motion systems, and process-critical components (screws, barrels, nozzles, accumulators, etc.)
• Understanding of plastics process variables and how mechanical design choices affect part quality, cycle time, and machine reliability
• Broad knowledge of motion controls, actuators, metallurgy, fasteners, power transmission, fabrication, and metal machining
• Proficient in 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred; AutoCAD Inventor a plus)
• Experience with FEA analysis
• Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in the development of multi-level Bills of Material
• Experience working in an MRP environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong problem-solving and technical solution abilities
• Able to work to schedules and meet deadlines
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Able to work to industry safety standards and codes
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and productively in a team environment
• Integrity and respect, with a high degree of tact and diplomacy

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of international standards a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead timely and disciplined research and development of primary plastics processing machinery comprised of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components
• Prepare accurate layouts, drawings, and calculations while adhering to industry, government, and company standards
• Use project management tools to manage product development (project timelines, cost estimating, project status reporting)
• Specify requirements to control motion of mechanical designs and lead Control Engineers in this effort
• Lead multiple projects and provide supervision and direction of others in the preparation of layouts, detail drawings, and Bills of Material
• Develop product specifications that meet functional and process requirements
• Help oversee development projects and project team members
• Critically review engineering designs for manufacturability, performance, and process reliability
• Collaborate with process/application engineering and service teams to ensure designs support real-world production performance

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching