About the role

  • Manager overseeing project, design, and development engineering functions in the Transportation Systems Division. Leading staff and managing product development projects at MEPPI in Freedom, PA.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project engineering activities to meet project schedules and contract deliverables.
  • Manage design engineering activities to meet customer technical commitments.
  • Collaborate with MELCO to ensure compliance with contract technical specifications.
  • Manage product development projects to realize project objectives, budget, and schedule.
  • Prepare engineering resource plans and coordinate resources with Program Managers.
  • Collaborate with TSD Purchasing for localization of materials, components, and systems.
  • Manage the drafting and designer section.
  • Work with Field Service Manager to address field failures.
  • Work with Operations Department to address engineering-related issues.
  • Ensure MEPPI Quality Assurance has support for training development and delivery.
  • Create required Engineering processes and procedures.
  • Analyze product designs and recommend price reduction initiatives.
  • Support engineering efforts of the sales function and provide resources for bids.
  • Provide engineering support for spare parts and Condition Based Monitoring Programs.
  • Lead and direct staff according to Company policies and procedures.
  • Develop employees through training, cross-training, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide input for salary decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience
  • 3 years of management experience
  • Advanced verbal and written communications skills
  • Advanced skills in developing team approaches for working with sales and project personnel
  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Developed computer skills with emphasis on MS Office and engineering software

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Transportation Systems Engineering Section Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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