Irvington, AL
Design Engineering Manager
Salary: $120K/yr
Job Description:
Reports To: Head Engineer
FLSA: Exempt
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent)
Experience: This position requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in machinery and
equipment engineering/design with preferred emphasis in forest products industry
Job Summary:
Lead a heavy equipment engineering/design team supporting the forest products industry. Oversee
development of fabrication packages for log handling and log processing systems for Sawmills, OSB Mills
and Plywood Mills as well as for other related forest products. Work closely with integrated team to
maintain and develop industry leading products.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Supervision of Design/Drafting Team.
• Maintain and Improve upon department standards and procedures.
• Coordinate closely with sales team and company leadership to define project scope.
• Oversee layout and general arrangement drawings of proposed project scope.
• Oversee development of detail design packages for equipment fabrication
• Conduct drawing package checking to insure quality control.
• Coordination with shop supervisor for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering/design team.
• Provide on-site assistance during installation and startup.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication/machining practices
• Knowledge and application of material handling systems.
• Ability to size structural members, plating, shafting, etc.
• Ability to size and select mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to develop engineering/design schedules.
• Knowledge and application of design and CAD drafting standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD
• General knowledge of 3D design software - Inventor or Solidworks
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team and relationship development skills
• Able to work without supervision.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to travel to client sites for overnight trips
Submit your application online to be considered for this position. For additional information, please call or text our office at 251.476.4080
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