Job description

Sackett-Waconia a diversified manufacturer of bulk material handling and blending systems. Our designs and engineering experience is unparalleled and have set the industry standard in reliability, performance and efficiency! We are the premier leader in the world fertilizer industry.

The Design Manager will supervise the mechanical design team which includes engineers and mechanical designers. Manage day to day activities of design, maintain the department code of conduct, hours, design and detailing standards, staff expectations, quality control, inter-department communications, intra-company communication and the department’s scope of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

· Manage the design team responsible for the engineering design work required per equipment order. Outputs include engineering models, drawings, and bill of materials.

· Perform the same engineering design work as the design team as required.

· Act as engineering lead on projects or parts orders not handled by Project Managers or the other Design Manager(s).

· Work with Director of Engineering to schedule tasks completed by the design team.

· Perform special assignments as requested.

· Train new mechanical designers/engineers on machinery design and/or PVS Sackett-Waconia equipment.

· Develop and maintain standards for modeling, design and detailing alongside the other Design Manager(s).

· Coordinate work with other departments within the organization.

· Complete performance evaluations; make hiring recommendations; recommend
disciplinary actions; approve requests for PTO; prepare work schedules and
assignments; supervise the activities of assigned personnel; monitor reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instruct personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provide training.

· Maintain files and records.

· Become trained in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and assist with the development and implementation of ERP.

· Be an instrumental representative of your staff. Voice employee concerns and inquiries.

· Provide innovation to company improvement processes and the implementation of these processes.

· Safeguard confidential information regarding employees and the company.

· Collaborate frequently with the Director of Engineering.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of engineering and design principles.
• Possession of effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Availability to work the hours needed to complete required work.
• Understanding of industry safety regulations including NFPA, OSHA, and IBC codes.
• Good communication, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage employees.
• Ability to deliver results on time to the highest standards.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Strong drive and resilience, action and result oriented.
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Must be able to socially, physically, and mentally perform all essential functions of the position in the working conditions described above.
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Outlook tools (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to create, proofread and edit documents.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including use of computers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two year drafting and design technical certificate, degree or equivalent.
• Ten years design experience.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks or comparable software.
• A strong work ethic.
• Possesses qualities such as productivity, dependability, resourcefulness, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work flexible hours, travel up to 10% of the time, and maintain a mobile office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in engineering with ten years of design experience.
• Fluent user of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Fluent user of SolidWorks PDM.
• Experience in any of the following areas: agriculture, material handling, material blending or the fertilizer industry.

Relocation: Not available.

JOB LOCATION:

Works primarily from an office in the Baltimore, MD facility. Travel to other company operations and job sites as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• To have hand and arm (or equivalent) dexterity adequate to allow for extensive use of a keyboard for data entry.
• To talk and hear with enough proficiency to allow for communicating with customers by phone or in person.
• To have adequate vision to accommodate frequent viewing of computer screens, print reports and customer account cards and ledgers.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

PVS Sackett-Waconia will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive. This position description is subject to change as the needs of PVS Sackett-Waconia. and requirements of the position change. PVS Sackett-Waconia reserves the right to change and/or eliminate any and all job duties as necessary. This position is subject to state drug and alcohol testing.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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