Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs in Sarasota, FL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the activities and staff of the Engineering Department.
• Provide technical support for and participate in the development and/or revision of scrap tire size reduction machines and ancillary equipment.
• Develop new processes, including the selection of equipment and generation of layouts to expand the company’s product offerings.
• Prepare engineering schedules, specifications, and other required documentation.
• Solve technical problems and conflicts and review special applications.
• Support and develop strong relations with customers.
• Maintain technical coordination between the Engineering staff and other departments, including Production, Purchasing, Sales and Customer Service.
• Support production personnel in the resolution of manufacturing/testing challenges.
• Generate designs and layouts to support Sales and Customer Service.
• Review, create and approve designs generated by the Engineering Department.
• Fulfill any additional duties assigned by the General Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:           

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from accredited College or University

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years mechanical design experience with emphasis on heavy-duty size reduction equipment such as shredders, granulators and/or hammer mills, or similar heavy rotating machines.

Specific skills and knowledge requirement:

• Proficiency in engineering disciplines with proven ability to create practical machine designs.
• Must possess excellent problem solving skills, including implementation of the scientific method to assess, analyze and implement proper solutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of manufacturing processes in a low to medium quantity production environment, including welding and machining processes.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Word & Excel, AutoCAD, and have a minimum of 5 years design experience using SolidWorks.
• Ability to perform FEA with SolidWorks Simulation.
• Experience in industrial machine electrical systems a plus.

What We Offer:

A Comprehensive Benefits Package that includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision - with HSA (company provides yearly funding)
• Individual or Family Plans are available at affordable bi-weekly rates.
• Company paid long & short-term disability.
• 401K with competitive company match
• PTO
• Company Paid Life Insurance

CM Shredders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.