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Job Description – Engineering Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Number of Position: 1

Reporting to: Design for Manufacturing Manager

Location: Pocahontas, AR

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees and coordinates the daily operations of highly skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager also assists operators, technicians, design engineers, operations management, and project managers to ensure the timely manufacturing of Tate’s product offerings delivering on Tate’s brand promises. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager also provides guidance on the implementation of best practices to maximize energy efficiency and effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

  • Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including quality assurance, testing, production, and research and development of new and existing product lines.
  • Facilitates communication among operations and design engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
  • Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Develops and manages capex projects to increase efficiency and output.
  • Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
  • Evaluates design specifications and provides product recommendations to improve manufacturability.
  • Creates drawings from CAD models, including part and assembly drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs) to support manufacturing, testing and assembly, and support components to assist with assembly.
  • Supports product sourcing, purchasing and selection as required by the design process.
  • Provides technical and engineering support for day-to-day processing and process improvements.
  • Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods and properties.
  • Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
  • Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and system capabilities, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
  • Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Participates in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, and codes.
  • Designs parts, components, and assemblies to meet requirements of assigned projects.
  • Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Additional Expectations

  • Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
  • Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
  • Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
  • Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • General knowledge base of manufacturing technology and associated equipment required.
  • Strong knowledge of CAD modeling, drawings and machine design with experience in design analyses. Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
  • Must be computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Teams).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills required.

What You'll Get

  • Salary range: $110,000 USD to $130,000 USD and is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
  • Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
  • World of WellnessPhilosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, , and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility:Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
  • Skills Development:Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
  • Mentorship and development:At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
  • Culture:We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.