General Manager & Principal Engineer

General Manager & Principal Engineer

Reports to Executive Management

Full-time Salaried Management

Buffalo, NY

Overview

RCM Thermal Kinetics, a division of RCM Technologies, provides process development, engineering, and supply of technologies and equipment for distillation, evaporation, molecular sieve adsorption, scrubbers, and a wide range of separations technologies. Thermal Kinetics supports multiple industries including renewable energy and chemicals extending through detailed design through commissioning, and startup of process plants, delivering both modular shop-built and field-installed systems. RCM contracts with suppliers and outsources its equipment fabrications to capable shops in various geographies.

RCM is seeking to hire an experienced General Manager and Principal Engineer to lead its team in Amherst, NY. RCM Technologies acquired the Thermal Kinetics Engineering company in 2018 to expand its process and industrial engineering capabilities, particularly through technology, patents, and intellectual property. This position requires managing the existing OEM-driven business and transforming a mostly chemical process focused group into a full-service engineering firm. Current core capabilities stem from a portfolio of patents commercialized in the fuel ethanol and renewable energy industries. Core capabilities encompass most of the common separations unit operations as listed previously plus work in crystallization and a few chemical reaction systems.

Position Summary

The General Manager is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial performance of Thermal Kinetics business unit. This includes overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, driving business development, and supervising engineering staff. The manager ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while also fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Business Transformation & Growth

• Develop and execute transformation strategy : Create and implement a comprehensive plan to transition the firm from a primary focus on process engineering to offering a full range of engineering services, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil / structural, and project management capabilities.
• Identify and develop new service lines :
• Identify new service opportunities within existing core business and clients.
• Promote engineering services for local and regional industrial and chemical sectors.

Operational & Financial Leadership Team Leadership & People Development

Technical & Quality Oversight

Required Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

RCM Technologies, Inc.

RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) is a premier single-source provider of engineering, business and technology solutions. Since 1971, RCMT's core strengths and expertise are a result of decades of delivering operational and engineering excellence across multiple industries such as Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Process & Industrial, Life Sciences, Data and Solutions.

RCM Engineering Services division is a comprehensive Engineering / Architectural design and construction management firm providing clients with total solutions for their project needs. RCM provides the highest quality services in all engineering disciplines to utility, commercial, and industrial customers.

At RCM, we believe the key to success is working with our clients to define the correct technical staff and resources necessary to assure each project phase can be executed within the client's guidelines. This requires technical personnel with a depth of experience in all phases of project execution.

Competitive Salary offered, along with benefits such as 401k, Stock Purchase Plan, Health, Dental and more. Salary and Title are commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.