Engineering Manager
Job Description
- Collaborate with project management, sales, and accounting teams to define product scope and assist in estimating new projects.
- Lead the oversight of innovative product designs, ensuring technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership in technical problem-solving and engineering decision-making.
- Develop, manage, and update engineering KPIs, including maintaining performance tracking tools.
- Conduct cost-to-complete (CTC) exercises for assigned projects and assist with project estimating.
- Oversee engineering resource planning and scheduling, integrating inputs into production systems.
- Ensure projects are completed within or below estimated cost targets.
- Support and uphold quality management systems.
- Mentor and develop the engineering team through formal training and professional development initiatives.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams throughout all project phases.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed for site visits and vendor assessments.
- Work with vendors to enhance product quality, improve delivery, and drive cost reductions.
- Apply Lean tools to facilitate product and process improvements.
- Foster leadership development and succession planning within the engineering team.
- Develop and execute department strategic plans and annual budgets.
- Track and analyze department performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Support manufacturing engineering initiatives, including capital improvement projects.
Qualifications:
- BSME preferred
- Management experience in a heavy equipment environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to drive creative and unique engineering solutions
- Able to work to deadlines
- Work effectively as team leader
- Ability to facilitate and make decisions
- Knowledge of FMEA, Lean practices, and Value Engineering
- Detail oriented
- Self-motivated
- Must maintain a valid passport
Meet Your Recruiter
Alyssa Ford
Alyssa Ford is a dedicated Technical Recruiter, driven by her commitment to establishing meaningful connections with individuals and assisting them in navigating the complexities of career transitions.
With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and a total of 2 years in the recruiting field, Alyssa has already significantly impacted talent acquisition.
Alyssa's innate ability to connect with people and understand their unique career aspirations has been instrumental in her success as a Technical Recruiter. She finds great joy in forging professional relationships and participating in candidates' journeys as they navigate the tough decisions associated with job changes.
Having experienced the challenges of job hunting firsthand, Alyssa empathizes with candidates facing similar struggles. She encourages job seekers not to lose hope and to stay persistent throughout their search. Alyssa believes that the right role will come along at the right time, and maintaining a positive attitude and determination can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit.