Electrical Engineering Manager

JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for leading a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to electrical projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve techniques, procedures, and/or products and technologies of Messer Cutting Systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer technical questions and define project requirements for Customers and Sales.Determine project feasibility and manufacturability, including the adaptability of core products and designs to stated purposes.

Present design proposals and risk assessments to Sales.Generate project timelines and hour estimates.Exercise independent judgment and draw conclusions based upon available information.Reviewing new designs for manufacturability, purpose, and design practices.Develop design concepts and drawings using accepted and creative engineering practices.Develop Bills of Materials, Drawings, Assemblies, Engineering Specifications, Manuals, Preliminary Time Studies, and Project Timelines.When necessary, research regulatory compliance and reliability standards.Check design schematics incorporating PLCs, CNC/PC, man-machine interfaces, servos, I/O modules, power supplies, transformers, and relays.Create and update best practices and procedures for electrical engineers to reduce time and improve performance.Balance workloads within the Electrical engineering team and communicate needs to meet company performance goals.Coordinate with Software, Mechanical, Service, Assembly, and Sales on new order proposals and project plans.Work with peers in multiple departments and vendors to advance proprietary technologies and conceptualize new design features and functions.Work closely with teams to plan, problem solve engineering & manufacturing obstacles and manage projects from inception to market release.Provide performance reviews and self-improvement plans for electrical engineers.Lead team with examples of high Character and Competence.