Engineering Manager

Raymond West is looking for a highly analytical Engineering Manager to join our Systems Team! This position is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Team’s activities.  Responsibilities will include ensuring projects, initiatives, processes, and deliverables are in line with targets.  Manage the performance, development, and quality of design, permit, and project engineer for Raymond West Systems Group. Represents Raymond to customers and peer organizations to support company goals.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Manage the performance and training of a group of Engineers, Designers that support request for Designs, 2D and 3D, CAD work, along with Permit submittals, technical produce/subject matter expertise, and estimating projects for quotation.
• Oversee a team of application engineers that support projects from conception, proposal, testing, installation, and post launch phases.
• Establish and refine team KPIs and performance to match company goals.
• Develop relationships with Sales Teams, Project Managers, and Account Management to understand their customers’ needs to assist in winning orders.
• Ensure that quoted jobs are smoothly turned over and support the Project Management team following order placement.
• Drive and administer team’s continuous learning and development to stay current and ahead of industry/customer needs.
• Responsible for directing and training a team of Estimating Engineers and Designers.
• Ensures a timely response to quote requests, permit submittals, as-builts, safety docs and RFP’s.
• Provide career feedback to team members.
• Develop recommendations for department improvements.
• Demonstrates an understanding of various material handling systems, standards, and industry trends (conveyor systems, Kardex, mezzanine, sortation systems, automation, racking, and permits)
• Responsible for generating Proposal Documents and include the scope of work, costs, a schedule timeline, and contractual language based on existing boilerplate.
• Displays competence in application concepts, designs, installations and acceptance of the storage systems and all applicable codes.
• Communicates back to the Sales representatives when more information is needed to proceed.
• Responsible for setting and adhering to schedules for Design work, Estimating, meetings, and other projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent Management skills
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Must be able to perform duties under minimal supervision. 
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Add any additional required Skills/Abilities below.
• Ability to receive directions and execute orders properly, as defined by the Systems Department Director and company policies.
• Strong knowledge in Software including AUTOCAD, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project
• Familiarity with seismic design requirements
• Knowledge of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment
• Ability to lead teams of Engineers, Designers, CAD techs successfully towards Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to estimate and document materials handling projects.
• Ability to understand/interpret Building and Fire Codes, including navigating the plan check process.
• Possess professional thoroughness in preparation of proposals and acceptance of contracts.
• Previous experience in sales support, factory engineering, and contract preparation/administration is a plus.
• Ability to perform independently, and in professional team fashion with Sales Representatives, Project Managers, suppliers, installers, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to assimilate data provided by Sales representatives and customers into an effective materials handling solution.
• Must be able to receive directions and execute orders properly, as defined by the Systems Department Director and company policies.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Education/Experience:

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position.

• Highly Preferred, Mechanical Engineering background with over 10 years’ experience in application design and installation of conveyor and other materials handling systems.
• 4-year college degree required
• Graduate Degree preferred, (less education acceptable with greater demonstrable job experience).

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Ability to read interpret documents such as Safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before vendors and customers.

Travel Requirement:

• 30%- 40% (10-20 hours a week)
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position is Sedentary and desk bound.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Pay Range:

• The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. 

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service. 

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.