Job Title:           Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering

　　Department:     Engineering

　　Reports To:       Director of Engineering           

　　FLSA Status:     Salary-Exempt

　　SUMMARY: This role actively participates in the engineering management team, which consists of 5-7 leaders who all report to the Engineering Director.  The role provides daily thought leadership, mentoring, coaching, and active coordination of work assignments for personnel in the team, which is a staff of 3-5 engineers. The individual in this role will interact with all phases of the New Product Development (NPD) process including up front CAD Modeling and design definition, supporting new product launches, as well as supporting new products immediately after launch. 

　　*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)

　　Leads organization in development of new productsMentor / CoachDevelops, documents, and drives usage of standard work within the teamPromotes usage of best practices and industry normsTrains and develops direct reportsDriving Force for CollaborationFosters an environment to attract, engage, develop, and retain best in class talent.Works in concert with other managers to meet LogistiQ goalsModels best practices in team collaboration for others to followInteracts with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to execute timely NPD objectives that meet business objectivesEnsures accuracy and completeness of engineering team deliverablesDrives accurate and timely technical decisions with alignment from all key stakeholdersProvides support to manufacturing on new products, especially in the areas of BOMs, Routings, design updates, and technical production questions

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

　　Oversees the daily workflow of engineers and/or technicians as assignedSupports the hiring and training of new associatesConducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructiveHandles discipline and termination of employees in conjunction with Human Resources, as needed and in accordance with company policy

　　*QUALIFICATIONS: *

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHands on and unafraid to dive in to problem solving in many different environmentsSolid knowledge of manufacturing and engineering fundamentalsCAD proficiency is required, meaningful professional experience in Solidworks is preferredWorking knowledge of ERPs (SyteLine is preferred) as well as PLM or PDM SystemsBasic knowledge of electrical controls, operation, and circuit design10+ years of experience in tolerancing, GD&T and machine design in particularWorking knowledge of power transmission systems including drives, pulleys, belts, motor specification, gearboxes and moreFamiliarity with conveyors and material handling systems is preferred but not a requirementAbility to maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff at all levels of organization

　　EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

　　Four-year degree in a relevant engineering field, preferably mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing

　　20+ years' experience in an applicable engineering field, 5-10+ years in a leadership ro