Engineering Manager

Position Purpose

The Engineering Manager leads the engineering team to meet long and short term goals and objectives of Performance Services. The Engineering Manager also guides others in order to direct, organize, and design engineering responsibilities and initiatives

Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Engineering Initiative

• Oversee the projects and processes of the Engineering Team.
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures.
• Propose and maintain budgets for the department.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for growth and continued success.
• Aid in the strategic process of development.
• Advance and expand activities related to design, development, and production of engineering objectives.
• Improve efficiency of engineering activities by researching and expanding knowledge of industry trends and advancements.
• Provide strategic solutions for problems and assist in efficiency improvements.
• Ensure that quality is maintained and cultivated.
• Management & Leadership
• Effectively and regularly communicate with team members.
• Establish team focus by developing and communicating goals in support of the visions and values of Performance Services.
• Develop others by delegating responsibility, providing high-impact performance feedback, and assisting in conflict resolution.
• Manage organizational transformation through effective oral and written communications, problem solving, and an appropriate work environmental structure.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Prepare and provide engineering related presentations.
• Communicate with customers and employees.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new employees to the Engineering Team.
• Communicate change and training to team members.

Behavioral Competencies

Core Competencies

• Integrity – We act with integrity; truthful, fair and honest.
• Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
• Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed customer expectations.
• Compassion – We are stewards of PSI supporting its growth & ability to help those in need.
• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position -specific Competencies  

• Communication – Manages and collaborates in a way that is goal oriented and to-the-point, while motivating and engaging others. Promotes the culture of Performance Services.
• Variety – Leads and oversees multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership – Leads by example with a strong management of the work process from the beginning to the end of the process.
• Decision Making – Focuses on the big picture by making strategic decisions that are well thought out and analyzed. Decisions are calculated with responsible risk taking.
• Creativity – Develops new ideas, systems, and technology. Uses creativity to ensure improvement.
• Commitment – Focuses on making and keeping commitments. Interested in the both personal development as well as the development of Performance Services.
• Attention to Detail – Completes very precise work with a strong attention to detail to identify and correct errors. Strong focus on facts, established procedures, and proven processes. Ensures compliance of all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Goal Oriented – Focuses on accomplishing goals with high quality work.
• Initiative – Works at a steady and even pace without regular, constant supervision. Self-directed, motivated. Stays well organized and is able to multitask.

 

Working Conditions

• Office functions will primarily be performed at PSI’s main business office.
• Work hours vary based on workload, but will generally average 45-50 hours per week.
• Some travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• 10 years of engineering experience is required.
• 5-10 years in engineering management is required.
• Successful experience leading and managing a team is required.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.   This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the individual occupying this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.