Manager, Electrical Engineering

Position Summary:  Manage controls related product development, documentation, and implementation as well as supporting operations/production needs for these functional areas:

• Powered Levelers and Restraint product lines
• HVLS, Commercial, and Direct Drive Fans
• Control Panel Systems
• System Software and HMI Programming

1. Description of Essential Job Functions:

1. Engineering / Development

1. Coordinate new product development efforts using 4Front specifications utilizing the gateway process.
2. Establish and manage revision control for HMI programming and software of designed systems.
3. Lead Controls related VA/VE projects for Carrollton and Reynosa business units.
4. Manage Electrical Process Control Plan (PCP) efforts related to functional areas listed above.
5. Steer generational planning of product lines, focusing on technological advancement of the equipment.
6. Establish rollout plans and implement with operations team.
7. Prepare presentations for customers both internal and external.
8. Train and lead team personnel.
9. Works closely with Product Managers for design implementation and improvements

2. Operations

1. Manage development and engineering scheduling regarding designs for both standard and master/combo panels including schematic drawings, bills of material, and wiring tables.
2. Support the development of manuals with aid of entire staff specifically around electrical installation and troubleshooting.
3. Seek opportunities to take cost out of designs and improve overall quality and competitiveness.
4. Collaborate with engineering members from other business units to provide assistance and share best practices.
5. Interface with internal teams and distributors to explain product functionality and troubleshooting techniques for operation and maintenance of 4Front equipment.
6. Troubleshoot both remotely and on site when issues arise with product installations.
7. Manage information between departments - including engineering, purchasing, production and scheduling.
8. Travel to job sites for implementation and training as required for project needs.

2. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages team of Controls Engineers.
• Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

3. Qualification Requirements: 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 Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5-7 years of engineering-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced/Intermediate experience with industry drafting and CAD standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and AutoLisp.
• Basic programming skills including PLC, SCADA and HMI.
• Significant “hands on the product” type experience with ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly enough to avoid problems.
• Experience working in production operations in a leadership role is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Professional engineering licensure

Company Core Competencies (Standard behavioral performance dimensions are listed below):

Other Skills, Abilities, or Competencies:

• Ability to lead an engineering project.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Advanced/Hands on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• The ability to develop, coordinate, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Requires the ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals.
• Detail oriented with the ability to track and monitor projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to organize personal workload, prioritize activities, and accomplish tasks under deadline pressure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate with fellow managers, customers, and vendors.
• Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude/troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings.
• The ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of each customer’s specifications, standards, and other engineering requirements.
• Solid understanding of Lean, 5S, DOE, Six Sigma and other process improvement tools in order to move the organization into a more competitive position.
• Requires independent judgment and discretion with project framework for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of projects and company objectives.
• General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, sewing, and welding equipment and tooling including design, gauges, equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in dock levelers, dock seals & shelters, impactable dock doors, high speed and high-performance doors, and other entrance automation products and warehouse solutions.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, workflow, scheduling, just-in-time/pull system, machine operation, and company policies as standards. 

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:

• The employee will occasionally be required to travel for project specific assignments. This travel is not expected to exceed 5-10% per month (as required).

• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.
• Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and precision measuring instruments.

• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

4. 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. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time. 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 frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls, and talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and/or reach above shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while performing duties such as moving files or manuals.  Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

5. 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.

• The employee occasionally works in proximity to moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  
• The employee must occasionally travel on Company business.
• The employee must occasionally wear a hard hat and eye protection while working in manufacturing areas.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate while working in the office but may be loud while working in production areas.

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