We are Kolpak! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.
As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and directing the engineering organization for product line toward its primary technological objectives, based on long-term product development, product reliability and profitability goals.
Reporting directly to the President, this position is based on-site in Parsons, TN*.
Major Accountability:
Direct NPI activities including creating timelines and budgets and ensuring these are obtained.
Direct Sustaining Engineering to ensure product reliability, cost containment, agency certifications.
Direct Engineering Lab to ensure testing is completed per timelines in a safe and efficient manner.
Direct Bill of Materials group to ensure accuracy of bills.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Plans, coaches, develops and directs the work of highly skilled engineers and staff to achieve the development and support of world class products and technologies.
Advises, guides, directs and authorizes the engineering team to carry out major plans and procedures to ensure schedule attainment, product development process adherence, performance and budget targets are met shortages or order date move outs as necessary.
Develops engineering policies, processes, procedures, and standards to allow the development and sustainment of products. Ensures that the above are consistent with Welbilt engineering.
Design world class new products to meet cost, reliability, and performance criteria, from concept through testing and full production following the Product Development Process.
Reviews operating results of the organization, compares them to established objectives, and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
Manages engineering, labs and change control and agency function; ensures records, drawings and test reports are organized and up to date.
Manages routine product testing and issues reports outlining results; ensures all product complies with approval agency requirements and obtains approvals where needed.
Establishes new product release schedules in accordance with business market needs and priorities.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8 or more years in engineering management in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of Engineering software programs - CAD, Pro-E
Solid business acumen with strong technical skills
Ability to interface with customers
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Must be able to wear PPE as needed.
Our Benefits:
We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:
Competitive wage
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) savings plan
Wellness Program
Supplemental Health Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Training and Development
Tuition Assistance
Employee discounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-the-job training and skills development
Basic Life Insurance
Leave Program
Employee Events and more...
*Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers' products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come. Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.
For more information about Kolpak, visit www.kolpak.com
Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.
