The Senior Staff Engineer is a senior technical contributor who provides process and structural engineering analysis, calculations and design of specialized and Engineered To Order (ETO) products. This position allows for a wide degree of creativity and latitude to take the lead on high-impact, complex projects. The Senior Staff Engineer will oversee project direction from an engineering perspective as well as analyze and provide solutions to challenges. This position is responsible for selection and maintenance of engineering tools, processes and procedures. This position will provide guidance and training to other engineers throughout the organization. This position supervises, supports, trains and develops other engineers or technically disciplined coworkers.
Essential Job Functions
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Responsible for coaching, teaching, and supervision of assigned personnel.
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Responsible for effective employee relations. Initiates and is proactive with employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through identifying problems and resolutions.
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Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals while adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
- Responsible for the performance management (hiring, development, discipline, termination) of direct reports while collaborating with Human Resources.
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Responsible for building and maintaining business relationships, which includes working with all levels of the organization.
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Work cross-functionally with others and lead meetings to determine needs, evaluate project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute according to the assigned to project.
- Generate and distribute all process and/or structural discipline engineering information needed to construct and execute a project.
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Effective, frequent interaction with sales, purchasing, estimating, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
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Review sales orders, specifications, and cost estimates to assure process, design and/or structural output fulfills requirements.
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Prepare design calculations and perform or direct the preparation of drawings and design documents.
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Review all drawings and specifications and ensure they properly relate to the estimate.
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Oversee transition and assignment of new projects to direct reports.
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Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to design manufacturability and functionality.
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Provide timely resolution to issues related to process, design and/or structural engineering throughout the production process.
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Provide advanced process, design and/or structural support throughout the production processes as needed.
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Leverage knowledge of Lead Engineer in regards to process, design and/or structural methodology, skills, and tools Collaborate with other professional disciplines throughout the business on technical inquires and needs.
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Drive and execute continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework.
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Take ownership of key projects, leading them from concept to completion. Ensure project milestones are met, issues are resolved, and designs are aligned with scope requirements.
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Support sales and estimating to evaluate customers' technical design requirements and develop a proposed solution during the quoting process.
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Act as a subject matter expert in one or more aspects of design guiding co-workers to solve critical problems.
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Establish and maintain document control procedures.
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Provide training to direct personnel and customers as needed.
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Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
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Ensure lessons learned applied to future efforts.
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Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
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Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
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The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)
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Leadership skills to lead, develop, and coach others in a proactive manner.
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Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee selection, development, and training.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Proficient verbal and written communication skills
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Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask with little supervision and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
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Exceptional work ethics and initiative, ensuring all task are followed through in a fast‐paced and diversified work environment
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Ability to work individually or as part of a team
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Exceptional organization and planning skills.
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Exceptional technical customer service skills.
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Advanced experience in heat transfer analysis, fluid mechanics and process system design as applicable.
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Experience with beverage processing equipment design as applicable.
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Experience with agitation processes, design and/or process design with skidded systems as applicable.
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Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other structural analysis software (e.g. Compress) as applicable.
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Advanced experience with AutoCAD and Inventor as applicable.
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Advanced knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ASME) as applicable.
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Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and various construction methods and installation procedures.
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Broad understanding of a wide spectrum of materials, their characteristics, tolerances and limitations.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar degree program is required.
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Professional Engineering License is required and/or must be obtained within one (1) year of accepting the position.
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Obtain and maintain a Certificate of Engineer of Responsible Charge per ASME Section VIII Division 1 for two or more scope activities as applicable.
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Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience in a process and structural engineering related field is required.
Base Compensation Range: $89,579 - $145,421 annually
Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).
Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
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Free off-site medical clinic
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Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
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401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
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Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
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Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
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Ten (10) Paid Holidays
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Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
- Career progression program for advancement
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Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
- In-house training program
Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.
