Engineering Unit Manager

Engineering Unit ManagerJoin our dynamic team as an Engineering Unit Manager at our facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional engineering services for our diverse range of products. As a key player in all of our processes, you will assist Operations, Quality and Program departments, ensuring that all activities align with customer contract requirements and industry standards. Your expertise will guide the development and review of procedures, determine procedures necessary to produce our high-quality products. You will play an essential role in coaching and leading engineering teams to support all aspects of the business.Location: On-site in Mount Vernon, INYour Day to Day as an Engineering Unit Manager:Fosters a safe, organized, and respectful work environment.Promotes a total quality work ethic and environment across the organization.Manages all engineering activity for assigned areas.Assess resource needs; interviews, hires & on boards new engineers and makes resource adjustments to handle changing project needs.Manages direct reports: Encourages a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards. Clearly communicates job expectations and performance requirements. Make assignments and adjust to support project needs. Manages employee performance through the evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and completion of deliverables. Motivates and challenges the team to perform at the next level, identifies opportunities to further develop their individual skillsets and supports their career development within the Company. Coaches employees to realign performance to expectations. Manages employee attendance, training and expense records through electronic systems.Oversees and completes engineering approvals for requirement deviations, drawing, manufacturing instructions, procedures, contract requirement reviews, design and purchase order approvals.Organizes & oversees engineering initiatives. Manages an assigned budget.Initiates Investigations of quality deviations for cause and any corrective actions, approves initiation of corrective actions. Maintains product status to ensure engineering support requirements are being met, captures support requirements & priorities while directing team accordingly. Supports Cost Prediction, Proposal, and Outsourcing Processes by providing and verifying hours and cost estimate inputs. Provides or verifies span change recommendations.Required Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience is required. A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, but similar disciplines should also apply. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; contribute to technical teams and establish effective working relationships with others is required. Prior experience leading project teams in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education. An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations. The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!Pay: $99,000.00 - $157,000.00