Engineering Manager - Air Monitor Corporation, Santa Rosa, California - Air Monitor

*Note: This position is for our Santa Rosa, CA location only, we do not provide relocation packages at this time*

Join our team at Air Monitor Corporation working on a global team that is shaping the future of commercial HVAC, Industrial Process, and Power Generation markets. As the premier solutions provider these markets, we are the only dedicated airflow solutions provider with expertise in differential pressure and thermal dispersion measurement technologies. We are looking for a superstar General Operating Manager who enjoys a dynamic work environment at our headquarters in Santa Rosa, California.

OUR BUSINESS:

Since 1967, Air Monitor Corporation has been the premier solutions provider for the Commercial HVAC, Industrial Process, and Power Generation markets. For the past 55 years, we have been the Industry Pioneer and continue to grow as a manufacturer of precision airflow measurement instrumentation and control systems. As pioneers in our industry, we have a unique and critical skill set because we are always the first one called to provide a solution.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

An active-oriented mindset and a focus on exceeding expectations, while operating with vision and integrity. The Engineering Manager oversees both the Manufacturing Engineering and Applications Engineering teams, acting as a key advisor on projects, tasks, and operations. This role is crucial for driving the global growth strategy by collaborating with the Sales team as the primary technical contact and product advocate. As our Engineering Manager, you will perform as top technical authority for opportunities and solve challenging problems, oversee product engineering operations, and ensure that proper engineering procedures are followed. You can expect to play an active role in the development and completion of projects. Some of your responsibilities also include aligning engineering activities and projects with company goals and objectives, providing expert guidance and support, and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful as our Engineering Manager, you should have exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, years of management experience, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others. Ideal candidates will have experience in identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in international trends in engineering and leadership, and above-average emotional intelligence.

Your Leadership:

• Oversee key projects, processes, and performance metrics related to technical quotes and orders.
• Select, develop, train, and supervise staff in both Manufacturing and Applications Engineering.
• Work in coordination with Sales to strengthen relationships with customers and their engineering teams.
• Lead research and prepare reports on the ability and capacity of company products and competing equipment.
• Oversee and contribute to the design and development of equipment and systems or redesign existing equipment to fulfill customer needs.
• Ensure proposals from the team are accurate and can be completed on time and within budget by the engineering group.
• Identify and provide reliable solutions for all technical issues to assure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams to optimize production processes and improve product quality.
• Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure manufacturability of new designs.
• Manage technical information on new orders to provide production details, ensuring accurate and timely completion of project management functions.
• Stay up to date on new technologies, including internal development of products and their applications.
• Occasional travel to provide field (sales and technical) support to our agents and customers.

You Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills utilized when instructing and directing employees.
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Good logic and reasoning skills to be able to identify weaknesses and strengths of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Highly organized to instruct and direct workers.
• Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

You Need:

• Prior experience estimating and writing proposals for test/measurement systems.
• 4-year Engineering degree (BSEE; BSME) or equivalent.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills. Must be able to convey concepts and theory to customers and inside project teams.
• Electro-mechanical Design/Project Management experience.
• A fundamental understanding of control and measurement theory, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and mechanical design concepts is essential.
• Proven experience in people management, including team development and performance evaluation.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

OUR PLEDGE: We recognize that an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and able to achieve their full potential is vitally important. Not only does it inspire creativity and collaboration, but it is also good for business. We celebrate our differences and believe our diverse skills, abilities and perspectives strengthen our culture and our overall performance.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demand(s): Can lift 50 lbs, sitting and standing for prolonged periods on a computer; Ability to traverse manufacturing facility
• Visual Demand(s): Ability to look at a computer monitor for reasonable periods of time
• Hazard(s): Manufacturing environment.