Liebherr USA · 2 days ago
Manager Structural Design
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLiebherr USA is a successful international company that began its venture into the United States in 1970. The Manager Structural Design leads the structural design group, overseeing the research, planning, and design of structural products and systems while ensuring projects meet cost targets and technical specifications.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Designs products and systems, which include, but not limited to welded fabrications, castings, and machined parts
Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and within budget
Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Supports fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
Supports operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment
Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Works independently and as a team member with other Group Managers, Engineers, Designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects
Forecast department operating costs and contributes to the preparation of the budget
Directly supervises 4 to 6 employees
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Structural Design team
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
A Master Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 4 years of engineering experience or a Bachelor's Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering with a minimum of 10 years working experience in the design and development of heavy industrial equipment
2 years of experience in directly managing technical people
Knowledge of structural design engineering
Knowledge of finite element analysis and material properties
Knowledge of Database software; AutoCAD, Pro-engineer Design software; Microsoft Project, and MS Office software
Knowledge of BaaN system as it relates to truck Bill Of Material (BOM) structure and inventory control
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, part drawings, assemble drawings, schematics, component/system specifications or governmental regulations
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to maintain discretion
Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport
Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification
Benefits
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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