Engineering Manager
Job Description
- Manage engineering personnel (including direct reports) to ensure projects are completed and released according to specifications and schedules
- Champion the continuous improvement efforts of design engineering
- Identify opportunities to improve or mitigate risk through data driven process approach
- Develop designs with consideration of interested parties, manufacturability, and cost implications
- Create training programs to develop new hires, expand roles of existing employees, and empower the Design team as a whole
- Communicate with Customers and outside agencies to prioritize submittals and approvals
- Forecast team workload and schedules, develop strategies to address resources constraints; promote teamwork and shared workload
- Implement and review check sheets to monitor progress and quality of design work
- Assign and prioritize staff projects
- Manage overall design engineering backlog
- Lead product strategy vision and development requirements to achieve strategy goals, market share, cost, and OPACC objectives
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering (PE desirable) or bachelor’s degree with equivalent required experience
- Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) preferred
- Experience in structural steel design, metallurgy, steel machining, and processing
- Demonstrated experience in leading product development and design processes
- Knowledge of ISO (AREMA & AAR a plus) standards and specifications related to product design and application, product development, engineering principles, and testing, to include theory, design and manufacture, project management, and data analysis
- Proven experience with design software including various 2D and 3D modeling and drawing platforms (AutoDesk-AutoCAD, Inventor, Visual Basic, LISP)
- Experience with ASME Y14.5, AIAG Core Tools (DFMEA) and Root Cause are a plus
- Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading
Meet Your Recruiter
Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter
Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.
As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.
One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.