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Paul Mueller Company · 6 days ago

LEAD ENGINEER

Springfield, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

Paul Mueller Company is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide guidance and direction on process and structural engineering analysis and design for specialized products. The role involves overseeing project direction, providing training to engineers, and ensuring innovative solutions are implemented while maintaining industry best practices.

Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel

Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions

Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources

Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels of the organization

Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine needs, evaluate project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute according to the assigned to project

Assess current team capabilities and identify skill gaps. Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of engineering personnel to meet project demands. Provide mentorship, training, development, and succession planning for engineering staff

Provide mechanical engineering analysis and specification (e.g. process, structural)

Performs and/or monitors the preparation of design output (e.g. drawings, datasheets, specs.)

Performs and/or monitors the review of design output to assure project requirements are fulfilled

Performs and/or monitor the preparation and quality of engineering output (e.g. ASME calculation reports, support reactions, process estimates, specifications)

Develop and communicate plans for project execution

Establish and maintain document control procedures

Oversee transition and assignment of new projects to direct reports

Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality

Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process

Provide advanced process, design and structural support throughout the production processes as needed

Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs

Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework

Provide strategic direction for engineering projects, ensuring that solutions are innovative, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices

Support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain the company's competitive edge

Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed

Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs

Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required

Must have a valid driver’s license

Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Qualification

Mechanical engineering analysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)AutoCADInventorLeadership skillsProfessional Engineering LicenseHeat transfer analysisFluid mechanicsProcess system designBeverage processing equipment designAgitation processes designDocument control proceduresMicrosoft OfficeVerbalOrganizationPlanningTechnical customer serviceExceptional work ethicsWritten communicationTeamworkSelf-motivated attitude

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required

Professional Engineering License is required

Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable

Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is required

Must have a valid driver's license

Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner

Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment

Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all tasks are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment

Ability to work individually or as part of a team

Exceptional organization and planning skills

Exceptional technical customer service skills

Advanced experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics, and process system design as applicable

Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable

Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable

Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress) as applicable

Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable

Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME) as applicable

Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures

Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations