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Olympus Controls ยท 10 hours ago

Design Engineering Manager

Olympus Controls is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team, and they are seeking a Design Engineering Manager to oversee all aspects of the Engineered Solutions business unit. The role involves managing design projects, providing leadership to the engineering team, and ensuring effective collaboration with sales and operations to deliver solutions for customers.

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Hiring Manager
Elizabeth Engles
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Responsibilities

Manage the scope, schedule and budget of design projects
Assess the technical and financial feasibility of potential design projects
Working closely with our Sales and Operations teams to deliver world class solutions to our clients
Accountable for the Engineering Team's activities and effectiveness
Serve as a liaison between engineering team members and upper management
Provide leadership and guidance to the Engineered Solutions team
Maintain and adjust the cost quoting process to meet or exceed desired project gross margins
Establish and maintain efficient workflow and processes across all engineering functions, to operations, quality, and the customer
Work with Sales Engineers and Customers to define projects specifications, potential solution pathways, timelines, ROI, and project road maps
Prepare Statements of Work (SOW)/proposals for new business opportunities
Implement and teach Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices
Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles to demonstrate capability and reproducibility in the system output when required
Apply and lead teams in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) & Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) processes during the design process
Produce detailed mechanical designs and design concepts
Master of root cause analysis principles in troubleshooting automated systems
Work collaboratively with the Engineered Solutions team and Operations to ingest build-to-print projects from customers and/or in-house Prototype Engineers
Implement process controls and efficiency measures
Travel may be necessary from time to time, < 10%

Qualification

Engineering degreeProduct development strategiesSix Sigma process controlMechatronics experienceManagement experienceCAD software systemsAutomation controls designMicrosoft OfficeRoot cause analysisCommunication skillsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Engineering degree or higher in a mechatronics discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Software)
10+ years of engineering and 2+ years of management experience required
Demonstrated success in bespoke design through deployment
Experience in product development (PDP, NPI) strategies i.e. House of Quality, Phase Gate, Sprint etc
Demonstrated application of Six Sigma process control, LEAN and/or DFSS
Computer literacy and Microsoft Office experience are a must
Experience in PDM (i.e., SolidWorks PDM), ERP (SAP preferred), CAD software systems (SolidWorks is a plus)
Experience with mechatronics (i.e., sensors, vision, motion control, PLC, robotics, safety)
Experience in designing or understanding of automation controls (i.e., electrical schematics, automation control panels, PLC's)
Experience reading mechanical and electrical drawings is a must

Preferred

Understanding principles of software code (robot, vision programing) is a plus

Benefits

Base salary + bonus eligibility
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Vacation and sick time
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement

Company

Olympus Controls

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What We Offer: Olympus Controls is an Engineering Services company that specializes in Machine Automation.

H1B Sponsorship

Olympus Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2019-08-14Acquired

Leadership Team

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Scott Hendrickson
Founder & CEO
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Jason McDaniel
Co-Founder/Vice President
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