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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.