Design Engineer Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: SCOPE OF ROLE The Design Engineering Manager is

responsible for ensuring overall product design processes, objectives

and deliverables, including design requirements, workflows, planning,

implementation, scheduling, regulatory oversight, and documentation for

new or existing product design and automation. This position will

coordinate with other departments to ensure products are designed

consistent with requirements, maintain the highest level of quality, and

can be produced at the lowest possible cost. This position requires a

High Degree Of Welding Engineering Skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Duties

and Responsibilities Provides vision and leadership for existing and

emerging product and application technologies through an understanding

of customer and business needs Manages a team of Engineers and technical

staff Product Development: leads the product development process from

concept to production, including brainstorming, conceptualization,

Design, Prototyping, Testing, And Finalization Technical Leadership

provides technical leadership and expertise to the design team, guiding

them in solving complex engineering problems and making design decisions

Process Optimization: analyzes and optimizes design processes to improve

Efficiency, Reduce Costs, And Enhance Product Quality Quality Assurance

ensures that designs meet quality standards, regulatory requirements,

and customer expectations, and implements quality control measures

throughout the design process Resource Allocation: allocates resources

such as manpower, materials, and equipment effectively to meet

production targets while minimizing waste Team Management: leads and

supervises a team of design engineers and technicians, and provides

guidance, training, and support to ensure smooth operations Innovation

and Continuous Improvement: encourages innovation and creativity within

the design team, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and stays

updated on industry trends and emerging technologies Cross-Functional

Collaboration: collaborates with other departments such as

manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, and sales to ensure that

design specifications meet the needs of various stakeholders and are

feasible for production Risk Management: identifies potential risks and

challenges in the design process and implements strategies to mitigate

them, such as conducting thorough design reviews and testing Supplier

and Vendor Management: collaborates with external suppliers and vendors

for components, materials, or services related to design to ensure

Timely Delivery And Quality Standards Are Met Cost Management

collaborates with the Finance Department to develop and manage budgets

for design projects and identifies opportunities to reduce costs without

Compromising On Quality Or Performance Documentation And Reporting

ensures that design documentation, including drawings, specifications,

and technical reports, are accurately maintained and updated, and

provides regular progress reports to senior management Regulatory

Compliance: ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and

industry standards, such as DOT, ASME, and ISO certifications New

Product Introduction: supports the introduction of new products into

production, including process validation, capacity planning, and

production ramp-up Product Lifecycle Management: manages the entire

lifecycle of products from initial design through to end-of-life,

including product updates, revisions, and obsolescence management

Manages on-time delivery of designs, drawings, and instruction to

support BOM and items released to support production schedule needs

Cultivates sustained innovation in STE\'s ability to deliver exceptional

products to customers Ensures the optimal application of current

technology and engineering resources to meet product development and/or

customer requirements Ensures product requirements are properly

documen ed and understood by all stakeholders early in the development

process Ensures that the end product is fully and correctly documented

Drives the design decisions needed to achieve cost-effective and quality

results Develops \"best practices\" for STE designs and products Directs

and manages multiple concurrent engineering projects Ensures the success

in meeting respective objectives and goals timely Works as a consultant

to negotiate with clients to finalize engineering projects\'

specifications. Presents the engineering plans and progress status

updates Oversees the proposed manufacturing support designs and

subsequent product and process Identifies the requirements for the

changes and needs to do the enhancements or changes Performs the

administrative tasks such as approving proposals and expenditures,

enforcing policies, and hiring and firing of engineers Lays out time

frames for engineering projects to staff Meets with engineering staff on

a regular basis Supervises and reviews the work of direct reports

Develops, manages, and owns product design development and engineering

schedules, meeting constraints on a budget, resources, product features,

and product cost Develops strong relationships with all departments

Engages closely with sales, marketing, and customers to understand the

explicit and latent needs of the market, identifies opportunities for

innovation, defines process requirements, and develops solutions

Generates new concepts and innovative ideas in product designs and

manufacturing processes to achieve a competitive edge Promotes ongoing

dialogue with suppliers of new and innovative alternatives to mechanical

designs for the purpose of minimizing materials and reducing assembly

costs Problem solves and communicates effectively with work team

Contributes ideas for continuous improvement of workflow and processes

Follows all safety guidelines and procedures Performs other duties as

assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in

mechanical, welding, manufacturing engineering or equivalent

Demonstrated experience in product development, design, manufacturing,

or related field with a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience

and project management expertise High degree of welding experience with

sheet metal, weldments, and large assemblies with a minimum of 10 yrs

Experience On Sheet Metal, Welding Required Industries Experience With

ERP systems, Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create drawings

for welding projects CWI preferred Knowledge of ASME pressure vessels

and non-code vessels is required Interpersonal, Leadership, and

Technical Skills Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to

communicate with upper management, with customers and with the

engineering team Strong awareness of customer expectations Solid

understanding of mechanical engineering issues and needs Must have

strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to multitask and create, maintain, and manage multiple project

schedules according to deadlines Must have working knowledge of CAD

software; experience with Inventor is a plus Innovative must be able to

think \"outside of the box\" to solve complex issues Proficiency in

planning and control of work Team oriented, with ability to lead

technical projects and manage multiple priorities and deadlines

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum:

slatham@stainlesstanker.com
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