Group Engineering Manager

Group Engineering Manager

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and a global leader in the field of integrated membrane solutions which includes reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, wastewater and process treatment and applications. Currently used on seven continents throughout the world for diverse applications such as seawater desalination, industrial high-purity water, surface water treatment, wastewater treatment and specialty process applications.

Here at Hydranautics, we believe that diversity is key to our competitive advantage. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. We are proud to be a Drug-free, E-Verify and EEO employer.

We are proud to offer a generous compensation and robust benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, F.S.A. and H.S.A plans, Retirement plans (401k and ROTH), (12) Paid company holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and career development, Employee Assistance Plan, and more. This is an onsite position in our Oceanside, CA facility.

Job Summary :

Under strategic leadership, develop engineering organizational strategies and provide direction aligned with business objectives. Collaborate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives which are cost-effective for engineering projects. Guide organizational actions through initiation and execution of engineering policies and procedures. Provide day-to-day leadership to staff including but not limited to recruiting, selecting, coaching, mentoring, training, and assigning and evaluating projects as well as disciplining and providing written and verbal feedback to professional and technical staff.

Essential Duties and / or Responsibilities :

1. Provides day-to-day leadership to staff including but not limited to recruiting, selecting, orienting, training and disciplinary actions as well as developing personal growth opportunities.

2. Formulates engineering operational strategies by evaluating engineering trends, establishing critical measurements, determining productivity, quality and customer service strategies including designing engineering systems.

3. Prepares departmental annual budget for human capital and operating expenses with strong fiscal accountability.

4. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, staff meetings to inform management of status of each project involving planning, controlling, and managing all resources.

5. Partners with management, technical and professional employees to ensure program deadlines are met, issues addressed, and process improvements implemented.

6. Analyzes, and summarizes technical data and trends to provide information and analysis for operational problems.

7. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methodology and processes. Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow for design layout of equipment and process improvement implementation. Establishes departmental policy and procedures to create or modify work instructions.

8. Directs and facilitates staff in the use of Lean Manufacturing techniques and tools to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency.

9. Collaborates with procurement's suppliers for material, parts and / or equipment including evaluating products in accordance with specifications and quality standards.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

1. Electrical Engineers

2. Equipment Engineers

3. Manufacturing Engineers

4. Mechanical Engineers

5. Eng Staff Facilities

Minimum Education and / or Experience :

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; and 10 years' directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in engineering or related field, a plus.

2. Five (5) years' experience managing professional technical staff, a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :

1. Advanced working knowledge of business management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, facilitation and influencing of people.

2. Ability to motivate, guide, inspire, train, coach, mentor to accomplish departmental objectives. Solid ability to resolve moderate to complex employee relations issues.

3. Strong analytical and excellent computer skills with the ability to work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and / or small team.

4. Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

5. Advanced ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports and technical manuals.

6. Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, or employees.

7. Clearly communicate technical training instructions with end users in multiple disciplines across the organization.

8. Advanced ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Word) and JD Edwards Enterprise software as well as other Information Systems software used to improve business with technology.

Certificates and / or Licenses :

1. Supervisory Certificate, a plus.

Physical Demands and / or Work Environment :

1. This position involves frequent sitting at a desk (up to 6 hours / day) using software applications for product design and using the computer for other applications.

2. Ability to stand and walk occasionally (up to 3 hours / day) to conduct work on the production floor or at a customer site.

3. Ability to frequently lift and carry items (such as product prototypes and tools) up to 50 pounds.

4. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items overhead up to 35 pounds.

5. Ability to occasionally (up to 3 hours) bend and twist at the waist while moving items.

6. Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, and climb step ladders occasionally (up to 3 hours / day) to turn valves on equipment.

7. Ability to reach with hands and arms occasionally (up to 3 hours / day) while moving elements.

8. Ability to finger, grasp, and feel objects (such as tools) occasionally (up to 3 hours / day).

9. Ability to occasionally push / pull carts with modules or elements (up to 3 hours / day).

10. May work outside occasionally (up to 3 hours / day) when visiting pilot sites.