VAC - Vac-Con, Inc Design and Release Engineering Manager

Design and Release Engineering Manager
Come join Vac-Con, a 100% employee-owned company and the premier manufacturer of combination sewer cleaning, hydro excavation and high-pressure jetting equipment. As an engineering manager you will lead a team of engineers and designers creating the world's greatest Vacuum machines that service communities all around the world.
Engineering Manager Job Responsibilities:
Creates and maintains BOM Configuration and designs for customer products
Works with Sales staff to create sales drawings for products sold
Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel
Leads teams in the development of new iterations of designs, and solutions to meet customer needs
Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.
Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.
Develops/Expands on existing process to configure BOM for custom vehicles
Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including potential customers and shop floor personnel
Maintains high level expertise in their field or sector
Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
Collaborates with other team leaders and departments
Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.
Reviews design and provides guidance for manufacturability as well as design performance/durability
Must be able to review FEA models and provide feedback on designs.
Assist with Load assumption for modeling criteria based on static and dynamic loading
Engineering Manager Qualifications/Skills:

Personnel and project management skills
Knowledge of Hydraulic systems
Experience with BOM configuration tools
Experience creating modular BOM structure to meet product mix
Strategic thinking
Leadership, teambuilding, and mentoring skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Data analytics skills and experience
Attention to detail
Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges.
Organizational, planning, and documentation skills
Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously.
Use of collaborative tools is a plus
Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms and tools
Inventor a plus
FEA experience is required
CFD experience a plus
Experience using Infor Visual or other ERPs
Education, Experience, Licensing Requirements:

BS in engineering required
4-5 years relevant work experience
3 years management experience
Master's degree in engineering, engineering management or MBA a plus

We are excited to offer this opportunity to join our growing team.