PPI - Precision Pulley & Idler · 9 hours ago
Product Engineering Manager
Pella, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPPI - Precision Pulley & Idler is seeking a Product Engineering Manager to oversee the design, performance, and technical support of specific products and processes. The role involves managing product designs, executing cost reduction projects, and providing technical support to ensure customer satisfaction.
3D PrintingManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Manage existing product designs to keep them current with industry standards, with accepted best practice, and with market demands
Execute product extension and cost reduction projects to fulfill budgeted sales and profit improvement goals
Provide technical support, field application support, training and technical data to all other areas of the company as needed to meet or exceed our customer expectations
Develop and manage product specific engineering team as needed to carry out duties and responsibilities
Analyze and comprehend engineering concepts related to steel fabrication design. Competence shall include, but not be limited to, the following: static stress analysis, mechanics of materials, and mechanical component design
Formulate creative and efficient design solutions maintaining structural integrity of the product while optimizing customer desires, feature requirements, cost and manufacturing through-put goals
Assist with development of bills of materials, manufacturing routings and standards for products
Manage and assist with the design and creation of drawings of products
Ensure good collaboration between Product and Field Engineering group on warranty resolution leadership and execution, leading the resolution of more technical issues
Create, manage, and lead multi-departmental project teams
Maintain and improve products, processes, and communication tools
Plan and execute projects within deadlines
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present in front of audiences
Domestic and international travel required
Continually participate in additional training related to the job
Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area
Regular, consistent attendance, Available to deal with daily issues during normal business hours, odd or extra hours will be required
Qualification
Required
Proven work experience as a leader, as well as managerial experience
Excellent leadership and people development skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to create, manage and lead multi-departmental project teams
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to travel as needed
Engage in regular, consistent attendance
Technical Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (B.S.) from a four-year college or university
Three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in Auto-CAD and SOLIDWORKS and SW PDM software
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Valid passport without travel restrictions in North and South America
Valid Drivers license required with the ability to drive company vehicles
Preferred
P.E. certificate preferred
Working knowledge of FEA and fatigue design preferred
Management and Leadership Training (Dale Carnegie or equivalent)
Company
PPI - Precision Pulley & Idler
PPI - Precision Pulley & Idler is a mining & metals company offering conveyor products and solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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President & CEO
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