Mechanical Engineering ManagerPlans and directs all aspects of mechanical engineering activities and projects within the organization. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with Staco Systems established policies and objectives. Directs the development of new products and improvement of existing products from concept through market availability.Receives Direction From: Vice President of EngineeringProvides Direction to: Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers.Examples of Essential Functions:Ensures best practice engineering methods and provides guidance for engineering initiatives.Directs the use of technologies, components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output.Perform risk assessments and directs the organization on mitigation strategiesAssures effective implementation of Engineering, Product Development and Field Readiness processes.Interface with Engineering, Sales, Quality Assurance and Production departments to gain insight into trends and opportunities across the company and industryAssign projects for product development and improvementAct as technical consultant to customers, attesting to the reliability of the productAnalyze designs to improve product quality and provide necessary revisions to designs to meet customer satisfaction, while maintaining competitiveness in the industryResearch concerns on company designs and manufacturing processes and provide recommendations and solutionsPlans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
Plans documentation system.Cooperates with Operations to ensure highly capable and robust supply chainSelects, develops, trains and supervises staff.Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.Working with the manufacturing, operations, and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.Directs appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the organization.Qualifications Guidelines:Education/training/experience:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringThree years of hands-on Engineering Management experience working directly within all levels of the departmentProven experience onboarding and training engineering staff regarding best practices and new methodsExperience performing engineering tasks if resources are not availableExperience interacting with customers regarding problem resolution, production descriptions, qualification definitions, etc.Knowledge of:Excellent technical skillsKnowledge of process related standardsBasic principles of electro-mechanical devices and assemblyFamiliar with qualification requirements for Mil StandardsAnalytical and strategic thinker with interpersonal skillsKnowledgeable with Project ManagementProblem Solving/AnalysisCommunication ProficiencyLeadership principlesFinancial ManagementExperience with data entry products, such as keyboards, for integration projects (plus)Physical Standards:This position may rarely require kneeling, bending, squatting.Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key.Good eyesight for use of microscopes and small part assemblyAble to periodically participate in the inspection of company machinery and operations.Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less.Ability to push/pull up to 50 poundsReasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.Constantly sitting, standing, walking, and operating a computer workstation.* Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.Staco Systems is an EEO/AA M/F/V/D employer.Staco Systems does provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unable to use our online applicant system due to a disability. Please contact us at .