Engineering Manager - Urbana, Ohio

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Sutphen Urbana - Urbana, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

<5%

Job Shift

1st

Job Category

Engineering

Company Information

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America.With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 133 years.

Sutphen is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Urbana, Ohio.

The main purpose of the position is to Supervisor and lead engineers and technicians who design, plan, and develop fire apparatus.

Why Join Team Sutphen?

Safety is our priority

Family-owned and operated

First shift operation

High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages

A collaborative and challenging environment fostering high engagement andretention

We have fun building the highest qualityproductthat saves lives and property

Qualifications

I. Leadership of Engineering Team

Supervise and lead engineers and technicians who design, plan and develop fire apparatus

Drive change focused on quality and customer satisfaction of engineering design team

Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures

Hire, train, and mentor engineering team

Write performance reviews and resolve personnel issues

Align engineering priorities and goals to support and achieve the value stream's goals

Review, approve, or modify product designs

Develop and/or vet high-level concepts for new products

Check technical accuracy of the team

Establish administrative expectations, procedures, and standards

Maintain and keep current all software that supports Sutphen's technical teams (SolidWorks, Vault, etc)

II. Coordinate Cross-Functional Support

Develop partnership with sales leadership to drive pricing and profitability

Review bids and contracts for customer apparatus as needed

Coordinate development of cost estimates for new products/features

Coordinate activities and initiatives with other departments in the organization as needed

Partner with Hilliard location for best practices and consistent quality

Coordinate engineering assistance for Parts/Service as deemed necessary

Ensure downstream customer satisfaction (BOM team, purchaser, and vendors)

III. Other

Accountable to deadlines

Support a positive work atmosphere through professional and effective communication

with co-workers, customers, business partners, and management

Act and make decisions with Sutphen's Core Values top of mind (Innovation, Integrity,

Teamwork, Respect, Quality, and Accountability)

Other projects or duties as needed

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Experience in leadership

Microsoft Office, Oral and Written Communication, Mechanical Aptitude, 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)