Engineering Manager
Job Description
The Power Systems Engineering Manager leads and manages the team responsible for the design and development of Engine Installation Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and Driveline Systems across the material handling product line. This role focuses on enhancing machine performance, reliability, and standardization across product lines through effective collaboration with technology partners and internal teams. The position upholds company policies and values while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborate across engineering product platforms and technical teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external engine, hydraulic, and driveline partners to enhance development capabilities.
- Partner with vehicle systems experts and engine suppliers to establish a comprehensive power system development and validation strategy.
- Coach, mentor, and provide direction to the power systems design team, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering processes and procedures.
- Promote and maintain a high level of teamwork and collaboration within the organization.
- Ensure staffing requirements are met and resources are effectively allocated.
- Estimate resources required to complete projects and manage workload effectively.
- Collaborate with and lead international teams across different time zones.
- Provide budget input on product development tasks.
- Oversee team member growth and development, including performance evaluations and goal setting.
- Interface with engine, hydraulic, and driveline component suppliers to understand the design, fabrication, and application of their components.
- Oversee the detailing and release of engineering drawings for components and systems.
- Maintain CAD models for components, systems, and schematics using Autodesk Inventor.
- Lead new product introduction design efforts, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Anticipate and adapt to technological advancements in the industry to support future product development.
- Strong expertise in designing power systems for heavy machinery.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a specialized engineering team.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge to enhance engineering practices.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple development projects under tight deadlines with a focus on safety and quality.
- Experience working with international teams and collaborating across different cultures.
- Primarily an office setting with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
- Occasional offsite work in various environments.
- Up to 25% domestic travel may be required.
- Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in an engineering role supporting product development, with a focus on engine, hydraulic, and driveline systems in material handling, construction, agricultural, or heavy equipment industries.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of leading successful teams.
- A master’s degree in a related engineering field is preferred.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements for this role. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.