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Manager, Equipment Design EngineerAnderson International Corp • Stow, OH, US
Manager, Equipment Design Engineer

Manager, Equipment Design Engineer

Anderson International Corp • Stow, OH, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Anderson International Corp, headquartered in Stow, OH and a 2024 Top Workplace , is the world leader in liquid / solid separation technology. With over a century of experience in manufacturing and installing processing equipment, we serve multiple industries including polymer / rubber, vegetable oil, and pet feed. Our commitment to quality and innovation has established us as a trusted partner in over 90 countries.

As an Engineering Manager , you will lead a multidisciplinary mechanical-design team responsible for developing, optimizing and releasing Anderson's single-screw extrusion machinery and other capital equipment. As a hands on, working Manager, you will shape the engineering strategy, drive project execution from concept through shipment, and foster a culture of technical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

  • Mentor, coach and evaluate a team of mechanical, manufacturing and project engineers.
  • Establish clear performance goals, training plans and career pathways.
  • Champion a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration.
  • Maintain and improve engineering policies (ECO, DCR, compliance to customer specs).
  • Enforce non-self-check principles and supervisor reviews per Anderson procedures.
  • Drive continuous-improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, DFMA).
  • Identify emerging technologies and materials to enhance product performance and reduce cost.
  • Promote lessons-learned sessions post-project and embed findings into standards.
  • Partner with Operations, Procurement, Quality and Service to ensure manufacturability, cost targets and field performance.
  • Support Supply Chain with technical specifications for make / buy decisions.
  • Interface with IT on engineering systems (PDM, ERP) and data integrity.
  • Provide expert guidance on mechanical design standards, FEA and FMEA.
  • Approve system architectures, drawings and Bills of Material.
  • Ensure designs meet ASME / ANSI and customer specifications.
  • Own the engineering project portfolio, balancing scope, schedule, budget and risk.
  • Facilitate project hand-off / kick-off with Sales and oversee design reviews, stage-gates and release milestones.
  • Report progress and KPIs to Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); MBA preferred. In lieu of a formal degree, directly related proven professional experience in mechanical-equipment design and technical leadership may be accepted.
  • Experience in mechanical equipment design with 3+ years leading engineers in a capital-equipment or industrial-machinery environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks / PDM, AutoCAD, and weldments.
  • Experience creating and managing Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Ability to perform stress–strain analysis, material selection, and specify appropriate heat-treatment processes.
  • Proficient with Excel for engineering calculations and data analysis.
  • Competence in motor sizing calculations and hydraulic calculations.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly).
  • Strategic thinker, excellent communicator, adept at stakeholder management, and skilled in data-driven decision-making under tight deadlines.

    • Experience

  • Engineering Design : 8 years (Required)
  • Leadership Design Engineering : 3 years (Required)

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries : Machinery Manufacturing

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