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General Description

This position is responsible and held accountable for the functions, duties and timely work of the Product Engineers and Model Shop personnel.  This position oversees the work flow of Engineering and Model Shop projects to ensure quality and on time work.  The Lead Engineer/Project Engineer also performs engineering and product design functions along with the other Product Engineers.  This position is the back-up to the Director of Engineering.

 

Principle Responsibilities

  • Prioritize, schedule and assign work of engineering projects.      Verify availability of each Product Engineer and Model Maker, as well as, their anticipated level of participation on a project. 
  • Ensure that information in the Project Database is current and up to date.
  • Assign projects to the Product Engineers.
  • Interface and stay in touch with Sales and other departments regarding Engineering and Model Shop projects.
  • Ensure that Engineering has a clear understanding of the project and what it entails.
  • Ensure that the promised completion date is realistic, valid and attainable.
  • Ensure that accurate dialogue is taking place between the assigned Product Engineer and Sales.
  • Ensure that assigned projects are completed on or before the promised completion date.
  • Ensure that the Model Shop is adequately staffed with qualified personnel that can perform all assigned tasks.
  • Ensure that the Model Shop completes all assigned projects on or before the promised completion date.
  • If Engineering or Model Shop due dates cannot be met, communicate same to Sales on a timely and continuous basis.
  • Approve all paid overtime for hourly and non-exempt personnel.
  • Ensure that salaried exempt personnel are working (at a minimum) their normal hours and additional hours as needed.
  • Oversee Product Engineers and Model Shop personnel.  Write the yearly reviews for said positions.
  • Implement continuous improvement processes and the documentation of those processes.
  • Be an effective team-player.      Work cross-functionally with all MDI departments and personnel. 
  • Exemplify a professional work demeanor, upholding the Company Core Values.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and uphold a safe and healthy work environment for all. 

All other duties as assigned by management