Engineering Manager

Position Summary

Open position for Engineering Management of an engineering team within the UHP Equipment division of Matheson. The engineering manager plans, organizes and directs engineering activities to meet company objectives for design, new product development, and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally and through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be used from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.
Selects, develops, trains and supervises staff.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.
Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
Manages new product integration programs and change control board within the business unit.
Manages key personnel (design, controls, software, and mechanical, engineers) to complete engineering projects on time and on budget with progress reports throughout the project.
Working with the manufacturing, operations and quality managers, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications by completing scope of work agreements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to proficiently display computer software skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, 3D CAD (Pro-E preferred), PLC, drawing vaults, ERP/MRP systems.
Experience with design of UHP gas handling equipment, testing protocols for such equipment, meeting SEMI standards
In depth knowledge of micro contamination, semi processes, gas handling, fluid dynamics, UHP components
Working knowledge of design for Six Sigma, engineering change control boards, part number databases

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and processes.
Ability to conduct or participate in root cause and 8D analysis of internal and external complaints.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline from a four-year college or university;
Five to Ten years related experience and/or training in gas handling equipment design/management, preferably in UHP equipment
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability