Design Engineering Manager - PPE

Job Description:

PPE Design Engineering Manager

The PPE Design Engineering Manager’s primary role uses highly developed engineering expertise and project management abilities to contribute to the design and development of new products and support of existing products within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid/high complexity Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) New Product Development (NPD) projects
Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and the Global Engineering teams facilitating trade off decisions
Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within area of scope in the project with minimal guidance. Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations
Able to independently develop, write, and analyze testing reports
Serve as a technical resource on areas of expertise and provide consultation / mentorship to others
Able to effectively manage a technical team and provide technical guidance on complex programs, to achieve cost, performance, and schedule requirements
Must be able to personally conduct detailed analyses, or recognize the need and seek the appropriate expertise to achieve the desired results in the following areas:

Mechanical stress analysis
GD&T, tolerance stack analyses
Sound and vibration / response of dynamic systems - preferred
Mechanism development and analysis

Regularly present engineering project status to stakeholders.
Financial acumen including manufacturing cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead
Talent development
Maintains an awareness of competitive offerings and the general business climate in PPE
Performs administrative activities necessary for the effective management of direct reports, including pay administration, setting goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed. Provides performance feedback to cross functional team members for performance reviews.
Proactively identifies project risks and implements risk reduction plans
Communicates, both verbal and written, to assure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion
Communicate technical details, ideas, and concepts to engineers and non-engineers in multiple locations
Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Biomedical Engineering. Masters preferred.
10 years of design experience
2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering departments and new product development teams
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD – ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar as well as FEA.
Strong experience with FEA and GD&T
Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials
Experience with plastics, elastomers, foams, and textiles is preferred
Experience with design of PPE and/or highly regulated, safety critical products is preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
Experience with biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and ergonomics is preferred
Electrical Engineering or electro mechanical project experience is preferred
Proficient in Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturability (DFA / DFM) in high volume applications
Must be a self-starter, hands-on and able to work in fast paced environment
Ability to travel up to 15% (travel includes Domestic and International)
Demonstrated interest in safety, PPE, and tools of the construction trades

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