Engineering Manager

Hire TypeDirect HireBenefitsBenefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.Target Salary$120,000-150,000Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Optionsup to 20% annual bonusJob SummaryPlan, organize, and direct the design engineering staff to develop specialized structures for North American Class 1 and Transit applications. Lead the development and standardization of the design engineering processes for the production and assembly of products across seven facilities within the US. Responsible for implementing and championing new methodologies to improve the consistency and timeliness of the design engineering activities, as well as streamline and clarify projects to reduce completion time.Job DutiesManage engineering personnel (including direct reports) to ensure projects are completed and released according to specifications and schedulesChampion the continuous improvement efforts of design engineeringIdentify opportunities to improve or mitigate risk through data driven process approachDevelop designs with consideration of interested parties, manufacturability, and cost implicationsCreate training programs to develop new hires, expand roles of existing employees, and empower the Design team as a wholeCommunicate with Customers and outside agencies to prioritize submittals and approvalsForecast team workload and schedules, develop strategies to address resources constraints; promote teamwork and shared workloadImplement and review check sheets to monitor progress and quality of design workAssign and prioritize staff projectsManage overall design engineering backlogLead product strategy vision and development requirements to achieve strategy goals, market share, cost, and OPACC objectivesQualificationsMaster's degree in Engineering (PE desirable) or bachelor's degree with equivalent required experienceFamiliarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) preferredExperience in structural steel design, metallurgy, steel machining, and processingDemonstrated experience in leading product development and design processesKnowledge 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 analysisProven 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 plusStrong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint readingQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.