TechniBlend™ · 1 day ago
Engineering Manager
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTechniBlend is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on designing and delivering custom food and beverage processing equipment. This role involves ensuring technical excellence, driving innovation, and overseeing project execution while collaborating across various functions.
CommercialFood and BeverageManufacturingSales
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Erin Wieselman
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all process, electrical, and automation engineering activities
Set priorities and clear expectations, allocate resources, and ensure project milestones are achieved with efficient utilization
Define scopes, budgets, and timelines; manage resources and expenses to ensure successful project execution and on-time efficient delivery
Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering technical growth and leadership skills
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Approve and guide development of all engineering documentation and deliverables
Ensure robust design standards, mechanical layouts, and control and automation architectures
Validate sizing and specification of critical process equipment
Oversee full life cycle of project design
Conduct regular meetings with Project Managers and Engineering Leads to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals
Identify and mitigate potential risks or issues that may impact project timelines or quality
Drive continuous and process improvement initiatives for labor and cost reductions
Maintain and improve efficiency in equipment design to keep down machine margins
Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations
Champion risk assessments and process capability studies
Conduct post-project reviews to analyze outcomes, identify lessons learned, and apply insights to future projects and initiatives
Ensure all designs meet company and customer standards and best practices
Maintain accurate documentation including SOPs, sanitation procedures, technical manuals, and training materials
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other food safety regulations
Maintain compliance with electrical and mechanical standards (NFPA, UL, ASME)
Partner with Operations, QA, Maintenance, Service, and other Engineering teams both internally and externally
Provide technical leadership during customer interactions and commissioning
Support sales and service teams with engineering expertise
Work closely with operations, quality, and procurement teams to drive project success and timelines
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
8+ years in engineering roles within food & beverage or related industries
5+ years in a leadership or management position
Strong knowledge of Mechanical process, fluid mechanics, and sanitary design principles
Proficiency in CAD software and project management tools
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety, and sanitary standards
Understanding of PLC-based automation and control systems
Excellent Leadership abilities including ability to lead cross functional engineering teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to travel up to 15% (Primarily North America with some International)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical/dental programs
Life insurance
A generous paid time off program
A retirement savings plan with a company match
Company
TechniBlend™
TechniBlend is a leading supplier of beverage and liquid processing equipment & systems utilizing cutting edge technology, innovative components and optimal design features to serve the food & beverage industry, as well as the consumer products, and household & personal care industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Lex
VP/GM
Recent News
2022-12-16
BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News
2022-02-22
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