Sperry Rail is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead their design engineering team, ensuring the development of robust, manufacturable, and reliable rail flaw detection products by establishing rigorous standards and best practices throughout the product lifecycle, including managing engineering documentation control and its integration with the Sage X3 ERP system.
Requirements
- Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM systems.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing engineering standards and processes.
- Strong understanding of Engineering Documentation Control principles and best practices.
- Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 preferred) and managing complex Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Working knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing techniques and quality control standards.
- Experience in motion control systems development and analysis
- Working knowledge of motors, sensors, vision systems, encoders, linear and rotary motion systems, and fluid controls and design
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the design engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, precision, and continuous professional growth.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for the team, providing expert guidance on SolidWorks and best-practice design principles.
- Direct detailed design reviews, providing critical feedback to ensure all designs meet stringent requirements for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Own the entire Engineering Documentation Control process from development to enforcement. You will establish and manage rigorous standards for part numbering, SolidWorks modeling, technical drawings, and version control.
- Ensure ERP data integrity by overseeing the creation and maintenance of all engineering data in Sage X3, including accurate part masters and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to refine the design process, enhance product quality, and increase departmental efficiency.
- Direct the full lifecycle of product design, from initial concept to final production, ensuring all components and systems meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Other
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, with time in management or team leadership role preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10% (domestically and internationally)
