Engineering Manager

Company Description

Working hard for something we love is called PASSION.

Pleasurecraft Engine Group proudly manufactures marine engines in Little Mountain, SC. With the overall mission of “Building Engines to the Glory of God”, Pleasurecraft strives to be recognized as the employer of choice by building an environment focused on making life better for our employees, our industry, and our community.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Engineering Manager

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

REPORTS TO: President

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of Pleasurecraft’s engineering product development activities including the conceptualization and day-to-day management of research and development projects, delivering manufacturable designs within time and budget constraints as well as ensuring engineering team and manufacturing departments work together cohesively in order to foster innovative solutions that meets the customer’s needs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a key member of Pleasurecraft's leadership team that sets the company's strategic direction.
• Develops strategic planning for the direction and control of product development activities.
• Formulates long-term objectives and standards of performance for the Engineering department.
• Ensures the department achieves objectives and project completion within time frame utilizing project management software.
• Establishes and manages project budgets and controls expenses effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of current industry trends, ensuring that the company continues to expand its technology leadership position.
• Motivates staff and provides technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource/mentor.
• Trains, develops and appraises staff effectively, taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with human resources as appropriate.
• Ensures that the Engineering department is focused on meeting and exceeding the customer requirements.
• Represents company on assigned industry boards.
• Ability to travel as required, approximately 10 – 20% of the time. Some travel may be international.
• Manages product certifications to ensure compliance with Federal/State/International regulations.
• Works in collaboration with Director of Operations to ensure product quality and utilization of DFMA practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing industry experience, with at least 5 years in a management position.  Experience in the marine industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to successfully lead a cohesive team that is productive and efficient.
• Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
• Strong relationship management, strategic development, project management, problem solving and change management skills.
• Possess the intellect, style and integrity such that customers will perceive him/her as an expert who can resolve and anticipate their manufacturing and supply challenges and with whom they would like to do business.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite and SolidWorks CAD software; CSWP or CSWE is strongly preferred.

PREFFERED KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong working knowledge of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of EPA, SAE, US Coastguard laws, ABYC recommended regulations, CE Foreign Regulations, ANSI/NIT Engineering Standards.

Additional Information

Americans with Disability Act Specifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of work, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co., Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co., Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.l your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.