Description
Are you an accomplished engineering leader ready to take charge of innovative automation projects and drive an entire engineering department toward success? A highly respected in Sanford, FL is seeking a Manager of Equipment Engineering to lead its multidisciplinary engineering team! Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and electronics worldwide, this company offers an exciting opportunity to shape engineering processes, develop talented professionals, and oversee cutting-edge custom machinery projects, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Manager of Equipment Engineering position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered), with at least 15 years of engineering experience, including 10 years of progressive engineering leadership and five years of formal multidisciplinary people management.
- Proven experience in automation equipment manufacturing, custom machine building, OEM equipment, or systems integration, with strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLC controls, Allen-Bradley, sensors, motion/servo systems, and machine safety.
- Strong working knowledge of CAD, PDM/PLM systems, engineering documentation, revision control, configuration management, and industrial safety standards including ANSI, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, or UL508A; U.S. citizenship required.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team of approximately five engineers, overseeing hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, workload distribution, professional development, and accountability for departmental results.
- Direct engineering operations from concept development and detailed design through design release, equipment fabrication, system integration, testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and field support.
- Manage engineering schedules, staffing, budgets, project risks, and resource allocation while coordinating with Sales, Project Management, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Service to meet customer commitments.
- Establish and improve engineering processes, design standards, documentation procedures, configuration control, and performance metrics to enhance design quality, schedule adherence, resource utilization, and reduce rework.
- Oversee engineering budgets, capital investments, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring equipment designs meet customer specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Salary: $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Schedule and Work Arrangement: This is a full-time, fully onsite position based in Sanford, FL, with no remote work option. Relocation assistance is available, and the company will cover interview-related travel expenses, including flights and rental cars.
Benefits: Healthcare coverage, dental, vision, a 401(k)-retirement plan, sick and vacation time.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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