Central Engineering Team Manager
DistributionNOW · Virtual
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Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Central Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop our central engineering team. This team plays a critical role in facility design, new product development, current product improvements, and supporting sales with technical insight and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Allocate resources and assign projects to ensure optimal team performance.
- Engineering & Design
- Oversee the design and development of new Facility Designs and Product offerings.
- Ensure that engineering projects meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
- Support the implementation of new technologies, integrate the product offerings of multiple business units, and proactive designs for clients.
- Product Development & Support
- Drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and compliance.
- Identify and execute improvements on current products to enhance performance, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Sales & Opportunity Support
- Meet with customers to present and develop solutions and product offerings.
- Partner with the sales team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
- Provide technical support and innovative solutions for customer requirements and proposals.
- Translate customer feedback into actionable engineering improvements.
- Process & Efficiency Improvements
- Analyze existing product lines for design and manufacturing optimization.
- Lead initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing production efficiency.
- Standardize engineering practices and documentation across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering
- 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven experience in facility design, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in process software and engineering tools.
- Familiarity with fabrication processes and build efficiencies.
- Background in supporting sales or customer-facing engineering projects.
- Experience working in a matrixed or multi-site engineering environment.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary + bonus
- 401(k)/ Retirement savings
- Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
- Career growth opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Paid vacation/holidays