The Manager of Project Engineering will oversee a team of Project Engineers, ensuring successful project execution from concept to implementation. This leader will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer specifications, timelines, and budgets. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise, and project management skills to drive efficiency and innovation within the engineering team.

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Job Purpose

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Engineers to achieve individual and team goals.

• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standards with common technologies in the material handling industry such as AutoStore, light-goods conveyor, AMRs, etc.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, procurement, and Customer Service to ensure successful project delivery within the US and globally.

• Manage resources across the project portfolio, budgets, and resources, providing regular updates to senior leadership and customers.

• Foster continuous improvement through the implementation of best practices, process optimization, and innovative solutions within the engineering team.

• Support strategic innovation and R&D through evaluation of new technologies, partners, and internal tool development both within the US and globally.

• Drive engineering standardization and processes across projects, ensuring scalability and consistency in engineering outputs.  

• Serve as a technical escalation point to resolve challenges and provide hands-on guidance as needed.

• Manage state and local licensing requirements as needed to perform work in each area.

• Occasional travel will be required

Job Requirements

Training/Education:

• Business or technical degree in engineering or a similar field recommended.

Professional Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.

Other Experiences:

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects in industrial automation, material handling, or related industries.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with state and local licensing process and requirements a plus

• PE certification a plus

• Ability to use AutoCAD, MS office suite, other similar software programs

Leadership

• Motivation to be a key member in setting up a new business (startup environment)

• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to establish effective working relationships across teams

• Self-driven, result oriented with positive outlook to success.

• Advanced trouble-shooting ability

• Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met

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