Mechanical Engineering Manager

Premier Rides is seeking a highly experienced, hard-working and well versed Engineering Department Manager with both a strong practical and management background. Ability to read drawings and review design work is required. Successful candidate has a minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in the Mechanical Engineering field with knowledge of steel construction, welding, fasteners, machining, bearings, wheels, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and human factors. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience including extensive field work in the amusement industry working on roller coasters or similar rides. Candidate also has a minimum of 5 years of management experience with overseeing a team of engineers. Position is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong personnel and project management skills

Detail-oriented, organized, strong written / verbal communication skills. Fluency in additional language(s) a plus.

Possess articulate, precise phone voice and have presentation / social skills to interact with vendors, management and clients.

Excellent typing and grammar skills.

Motivated team player while assisting the Senior Engineering Manager in running the engineering department.

Mechanical / electrical knowledge of transportation/conveyance systems a plus.

Proficient in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and SOLIDWORKS. Knowledge of MS Project a plus.

Works well under pressure, willingness to meet tight deadlines

Multi-tasker who is able to adjust to always changing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate will be responsible for the output of the engineering department.

Monitor action item lists and ensure deadlines are met

Coordinate with project administration team

Ensure continuity of work flow and accountability for task completion

Supervise time management of the engineering team

Conduct performance reviews of engineering team.

Must be willing to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on workload.

Domestic and international travel is part of the normal working environment. A current U.S. passport is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Minimum education requirement: B.S. Mechanical Engineering.

Please email resume and salary requirements to .