Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible. The Engineering Manager will direct and coordinate engineering related activities for their team by performing the duties below either individually or by working through team members or supervisors. The Engineering Manager will provide leadership in the design or sustaining environment by developing and implementing short range plans and identifying goals and objectives to meet the company's vision, mission and long-range strategic plans. Commercial responsibilities will include working with the Director of Sales and Marketing and other senior leadership to understand and properly address customer requirements. This position is also responsible for driving quality improvements to reduce warranty costs. What You'll Do
- Develop strategic planning for the direction and control of product development activities
- Formulate long term objectives and standards of performance for their team and assure that they achieve objectives and project completion within budget and time frame
- Stay on top of current industry trends, ensuring that the company maintains and expands its design and technology leadership position
- Hire and direct staff to acquire necessary resources to meet commitments
- Motivate, coach and guide engineering staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands on project management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource / mentor
- Manage engineering employees and engineering resources to ensure that products are designed efficiently, cost effectively, on time, and at optimum quality levels in a safe work environment
- Promote, identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement through constant assessment of employee and process effectiveness
- Assists in improving manufacturing processes and methods for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash
- Comply with, understand, and enforce all company policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and mandates
- Manage projects with listing agencies; UL, NSF, UL CTDP, DOE, EPA, and other governing agencies that may be applicable
- Provide estimates on product manufacturing costs as requested
- Provide engineering input for new product development decision making process and product customization decision making process and ensure designs meet customer expectations
- Work to continuously improve processes to reduce development cycle time
- Track project progress and publish KPI's
- Own and maintain the VAVE and quality/ warranty projects roadmap for product platforms
- Provide support and resolution to quality issues found in the field
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; experience in field could be substituted for degree
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in a manufacturing product development environment
What We Value
- Managing vision and purpose
- Past ownership and involvement in lean manufacturing methodology
- Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills
- Exceptional communication, oral and written, including presentation techniques
- Prioritize and manage competing tasks and projects
- Maintain focus and composure under time pressure and other sources of stress
- Natural tendency to mentor and coach others
- Possess strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. |
Standex
Jun 14, 2025