Manager, Mechanical Engineering & Design R&D
Company: Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting
edge, innovative products ad instruments? Do you thrive on managing
complex initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining
excellence in product development? If you answered yes, we'd love
to discuss our Mechanical Engineering Manager, R&D role with
you!
A Snapshot of What You'll Do:
The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for the
mechanical design, development and testing of Anton Paar
QuantaTec's new and existing analytical lab instrumentation
products. In this role you'll be responsible for:
Managing the mechanical team and design process to ensure state of
the art tools and techniques are utilized to ensure that projects
are delivered on-time with unsurpassed quality.
Actively leading by setting priorities, expectations and fully
advancing the team through hiring, training and mentoring
Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to
support existing products and new product development
The Impact You'll Make:
To succeed as a Mechanical Engineering Manager on our team, you'll
need to be a self-starter who leads a team, balances multiple
projects on defined timelines and engages with inter-company teams
to refine the product requirements. Job duties include:
Evaluating internal talent to best allocate resources and assign
work accordingly
Attending meetings on behalf of the department for project
planning
Acting as a liaison between departments in order to ensure project
is executed on schedule
Handling the most challenging issues and elevating as necessary on
behalf of the department
Working with the department Director to meet corporate objectives
and targets
Maintaining internal mechanical standards and sharing best
practices with team
Ensuring QuantaTec mechanical practices and standards are
consistent with all Anton Paar facilities
Attend brainstorming sessions to develop new products and address
existing product challenges
Interpreting project specifications to create system concepts and
develop 3D models
Creating proposals for new products, improving existing products
and/or optimizing manufacturability
Developing engineering plans, costed BOMs, and mechanical systems
and parts
Designing, and implementing test and validation procedures for new
and existing products
Holding design reviews with project teams to get feedback and
refine ideas
Creating 3D models using CAD to refine design and further test and
verify
Tracking the performance of mechanical systems and parts to
maintain alignment with engineering timelines
Performing root cause analysis to support quality initiatives, and
initiating corrective and preventive action plans
Developing, implementing, and documenting changes to current
products to improve quality, serviceability and/or to lower
costs
Providing technical support on the mechanics to internal customers
within a defined time frame
Delivering all aspects of the Anton Paar development process with
attention to quality and detail
Following all company policies, procedures, and safety
regulations
All other duties as assigned
Education and Experience We're Hoping To Find:
The Mechanical Engineering Manager typically requires a combination
of supervisory experience, education, training, certifications and
skills. This role requires the following:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in the engineering field
Minimum of 2 years managing a team
Experience with at least 1 of the following CAD packages: NX,
SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor or Catia
Ability to perform simulations of complex mechanical systems
Strong knowledge of integrating material selections into designs
for product performance and ease of manufacturing
Ability to design and layout sheet metal parts, panels, doors and
knowledge of the sheet metal fabrication processes along with the
implementation of fasteners for ease of assembly
Basic knowledge of light duty mechanical, pneumatic or electric
lifts including selection of motors, bearings, pulleys and drive
belts
Knowledge of primary and secondary machining processes including
milling, turning and selection of associated finishes for both
metals and plastics
Ability to create fully defined 3D models and 2D CAD drawings from
conceptual stages through manufacturing including prototypes and
testing of concepts
Understands GD&T techniques and capable of performing tolerance
calculations
Strong analytical skills demonstrating effective problem-solving
techniques
Demonstrated efficient work methods and ability to handle multiple
tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse
team
Self-motivated and a strong work ethic
Preferred skills include:
MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Knowledge of high/low pressure liquid or gas systems and the
ability to design and layout leak tight P&ID, including tubing
templates, fittings and gating devices
Ability to design and spec tooling, processes associated with
plastic injection molding, structural foam for aesthetic housings
and components
Prior design experience in electro-mechanical devices and high
vacuum technology
Experience with transducers and sensor integration
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Skills and Qualifications
The Mechanical Engineering Manager will possess leadership skills
in addition to technical skills, soft skills and industry knowledge
to lead a team of engineers, including:
Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and
personal actions, follows through on commitments, and acknowledges
and learns from mistakes
Collaboration: Works well with others on internal and external
teams by using effective interpersonal skills
Communication: Provides clear instruction to the project team,
clearly explains concepts and is available to answer any questions
that may arise
Critical Thinking: Performs analysis to determine and assess the
needs of the user and then create design to meet the
requirements
Integrity: Behaves honorably even when no one is watching and
follows moral and ethical principles in all areas of work including
decision making, interacting with colleagues, and servicing
customers
Problem Solving: Ability to efficiently identify and resolve issues
that arise during the design, testing and maintenance process
Quality of Work: Works to the highest of quality standards by
anticipating problems, testing and checking work, and pays close
attention to detail
Self-Starter: Uses trusted and efficient work methods to launch
projects and balances multiple projects in a fast-paced
environment
Technical Expertise: Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills,
and develops solutions to highly complex problems by applying
technical acumen
Leadership: Demonstrates the ability to manage, lead and enable
others in order to navigate departmental or organizational
change
Supervision Exercised
This role is a working manager who is a member of multiple teams
and supervises approximately two to four Engineers and
Technicians
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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and
handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for
international travel.
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In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with
the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook,
except if otherwise stated.
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Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based
upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential
functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are
provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex,
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information,
sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or
any other characteristic protected by law.
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