Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Engineering Manager will lead a team focused on sustaining engineering, document control, cost optimization (VAVE), and cross-functional support for a leading commercial fryer manufacturer. This role ensures product reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement for existing product lines, while collaborating closely with operations, quality, service, and supply chain teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead sustaining engineering activities for existing fryer product lines, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Activities include, but not limited to, projects, FMEAs, and Root Cause Analysis.
Address field issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
Manage component obsolescence and lifecycle updates.
Oversee engineering documentation processes, including BOMs, drawings, and specifications, per engineering procedures.
Ensure compliance with UL, NSF, CE, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Drive VAVE initiatives to identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize design and manufacturing processes.
Partner with Operations, Quality, service, and Supply Chain to resolve technical challenges and support manufacturing transitions.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage and mentor engineering staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
Adhere to all departmental and company-wide safety and procedural policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements:
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills – Maintains strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance; Pursues ongoing training and development; Applies engineering principles to improve product performance and cost efficiency.
Customer Service – Responds promptly to internal and external customer needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Meets commitments to support manufacturing and product reliability.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources; Identifies opportunities for cost reduction through VAVE initiatives.
Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner.
Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in foodservice equipment.
Experience in sustaining engineering, document control, and cost optimization (VAVE) required.
Familiarity with UL, NSF, CE compliance standards preferred.
Leadership experience managing engineering teams and cross-functional projects.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
Must have knowledge of database software, internet software, spreadsheet software, ERP systems, and word processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None. Certification may be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion.
Other Skills and Abilities
None. May be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion.
Other Qualifications
None. May be required at any time with reasonable notice and timeline for completion
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.