Technical Manager - Mechanical Component Design

Title: Technical Manager Mechanical Component Design

Location: Indianapolis Indiana 46225 (OnSite)

Type: Contract

Job Description:

The Technical Manager will lead technical aspects of opportunities proposals and projects. Ensure deliverable/quality review process and metrics are performing. Guide and develop employees and managers on their individual technical career paths. Support service capability development through creating collateral conducting Technology Excellence Demonstrators and pilot projects and partnering with Sales and Managers on campaign initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical proposals to customers and support sales campaigns
  Conduct technical and deliverable reviews on work completed before delivery to customer
  Monitor the technical health of work packages
  Creation and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions
  Conduct servicespecific training
  Manage update and create and training material. Support training initiatives as needed
  Support root cause analyses and improvement actions
  Leverage technical knowledge to support pilot projects and lead Technical Excellence Demonstrators.
  Support technical capability assessments of the team members in your service
  Ensure the pool of technical reviewers is maintained for your program
  Participate in international communities in your field and build industry network
  Support hiring by conducting Technical interviews and training other technical interviewers

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and development of mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements.
  Use CAD software to create detailed drawings and specifications.
  Conduct feasibility studies trade studies and prototyping activities.
  Analyze and evaluate designs for strength durability and performance.
  Lead crossfunctional teams such as manufacturing quality control and suppliers.
  Support production testing and validation of prototypes and final products.
  Continuously improve design processes and methodologies.
  Stay current with industry standards and regulations.
  Mentor and train junior engineers.
  Represent the company in customer and industry meetings.
  Provide technical leadership and direction to the design engineering team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration project management or a related technical field preferred but not required
  812 years of career experience
  Experience in leading technical development activities
  Strong project management and organizational skills
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience in leading project presentations
  Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and work independently
  Proficient in Microsoft Office