Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tecan is a leading company in custom hardware solutions, and they are seeking a Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of design engineers. The role involves overseeing engineering design activities, managing resources, and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Design Engineers responsible for custom hardware development
- Review and approve engineering specifications, drawings, test plans, and technical documentation
- Manage engineering schedules, project forecasts, and custom hardware deliverables
- Translate customer requirements into practical, cost-effective engineering solutions
- Prepare cost estimates and technical specifications for customized hardware components
- Partner with Sales to define and validate customer design requirements
- Develop complete engineering design packages, including drawings, specifications, test plans, and supporting documentation
- Provide technical guidance throughout the design, testing, and product development process
- Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to resolve technical questions and support product development
- Oversee hardware testing to ensure designs meet performance and quality requirements
- Develop and maintain engineering SOPs, templates, and documentation supporting Quality and Regulatory standards
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures
- Collaborate with Project Management, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Service, and Warehouse teams to support successful project execution
- Monitor project priorities while balancing multiple engineering initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and documentation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with solid modeling and mechanical drawing creation
- Experience with robotics is required
- Knowledge of instrumentation systems is required
- Strong mechanical design and drafting expertise with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing standards
- Experience creating and reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, and test plans
- Proficiency with CAD and Product Lifecycle Management software, including Creo, Pro/Engineer (Pro/E), and Windchill
- Strong understanding of automation components, robotics, and instrumentation systems
- Experience using instrument control software for hardware testing and validation
- Proven ability to estimate engineering effort, manage priorities, and meet project deadlines
- Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing engineering teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively under pressure
- Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- High level of initiative, accountability, and professionalism
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous technical or engineering management experience preferred
- Experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing, automation, or custom equipment environment preferred
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