Global Technical Design Manager

Description

• Be a technical lead for all of Technical Design. Coordinate activities on projects to ensure work is completed accurately and timely.
• Assign and manage work load for Technical Design in collaboration with the Technical Design supervisors. Work with the TD Supervisors to develop hour estimates for technical design activities.
• Complete periodic job site visits as required. Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Analyze flaws or failures in our designs and ensure that solutions are developed to resolve the issue(s).
• Coordinate the production of models and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets with the group Supervisors. .
• Stay up to date on competing products and design styles to obtain perspective and generate design concepts. Participate in new product planning, including considering the potential need for new products.
• Serve as a point of contact for all technical design activities. Interface with other departments and provide assistance as required.
• Perform personnel functions such as supervision, conflict management, and corrective action.
• Manages our relationship with our offshore 3rd party engineering resource. This entails ensuring that the level of resources for Global Engineering is understood, appropriate, and adjusted as necessary. Will participate in management level meetings between the companies. Will review and approve billings and invoices and confirm the data driving those is correct.
• Supervise activities with TD Supervisors to ensure current determination of priorities. Coordinate with other internal departments affected by design development.
• Review project contracts if necessary to determine requirements for model and/or drawing submittals.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience in Technical Design or related department
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Thorough understanding of Technical design responsibilities and processes
• Experience and knowledge of B&W products
• Knowledge in 3D modeling software, 2D drafting software and drafting/modeling techniques
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence others to perform their jobs efficiently
• Minimum Associates Degree
• Ability to work in a team environment and drive changes in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn new products and support other segments as required
• A strong technical understanding of B&W product lines and standards

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance