Engineering Manager (Tuscon, AZ)

Engineering Manager

Tuscon, AZ

Direct position

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$85,000 - $125,000 (plus bonus, benefits)

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide outstanding personal leadership, goal setting and staff development
  • Set priorities, develop work schedules, and regularly assess progress
  • Provide technical leadership, foster creativity and innovation
  • Determine root causes of product quality issues and develop and implement systemic solutions to eliminate future recurrences.
  • Participate heavily in all phases of product conceptualization, justification, requirements definition, development, implementation, and launch
  • Lead cost reduction projects delivering large improvements; focus on design-based projects that consolidate, replace and improve existing materials, components, sub-assemblies and modules
  • Interface with marketing, sales, quality, and manufacturing to deliver expected results
  • Work with engineering teams to prepare budget and schedule estimates for new projects
  • Be an expert in plastics and product design

Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (a must)
  • 8+ years of product design and project engineering experience, with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Five years of supervisory and project management experience in an engineering related environment
  • Experience in project management, scheduling, and mechanical budget development
  • Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts
  • Proven design experience of high-quality, low-cost, high-volume products
  • Evidence in creative thinking used to create effective solutions to both engineering and customer problems
  • Proficiency in 3D solid modeling CAD software (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
  • Expert in injection molded plastic component design and knowledge of injection molding tool designs
  • In-depth knowledge of plastic material uses and applications
  • Prior experience with Design for Manufacturability
  • Knowledge of FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA and other quality improvement techniques
  • Experience with product testing techniques such as environmental stress or HALT
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced team environment
  • Track record of achieving results individually and through team leadership
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills
  • Excellent English communication (verbal and written) skills
  • High energy and an enthusiastic attitude, desire for continued learning, and a willingness to take on difficult challenges
  • Willingness to travel to other facilities in So. Cal, Arizona & Tijuana, and in the field as needed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience in the irrigation industry
  • Experience with SolidWorks simulation software and mold flow simulation software
  • 5+ years of experience in the design/development of solenoids and valve products
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering or other advanced degree

Synergistic Product Lines:

Cargo Doors, Landing Gear, Power Lift Gate, Power Sliding Door, Door Modules, Closures, Seat adjuster, Window regulators, Complete Seats, Motors, Recliners, Latches, Transmission components, Locking cylinders, Forward Lighting, Instrument Panels, Structures, Adjustable Pedals, Convertible Systems, Parking brakes, Wipers, Mirrors, Chassis components, Engine components, Gear shift systems, Sunroofs

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