CHIEF ENGINEER

PVS Structures

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in structural fabrication management or related field
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record in team development
  • Strong understanding of project management principles
  • Familiarity with engineering design and fabrication processes
  • Ability to analyze P&L performance and develop budgets
  • Excellent communication skills for client and internal collaboration
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, train, and motivate engineering and project management staff
  • Manage structural fabrication P&L performance alongside key executives
  • Develop strategic business plans and annual budgets
  • Implement systems for accurate shop production data collection
  • Support engineering design for structural fabrication projects
  • Create a shop loading system for production planning
  • Oversee project management processes to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Veteran-friendly workplace
  • Commitment to continuous improvement programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Support for compliance with industry standards including ISO and AISC
Full Job Description
Summary/Objectives:

Overall management responsibility of Owen Industries' structural fabrication operations including production, project management, engineering, and detailing operations.

Key tasks and responsibilities
  • The recruitment, training, management and motivation of engineering, project management and detailing personnel.
  • Shared bottom line responsibility for structural fabrication P&L performance with Structural Fabrication Sales Manager and President of Owen Industries.
  • To develop strategic business plans and annual budgets in conjunction with the Structural Fabrication Sales Manager and President of Owen Industries.
  • To assist Owen Industries in the development/implementation of processes/systems to accurately collect shop production data in order to compare actual vs. estimated job costs.
  • The engineering design and support for structural fabrication projects.
  • To develop a shop loading system to support the sales and production planning process.
  • The supervision of the project management process.
  • To work in close co-operation with internal departments.
  • To communicate with customers on contract commitment and execution.
  • To provide sales support through the provision of technical information and representation to prospective customers.
  • To support the PVS commitment to the AISC.

Expectations
  • To work to the highest professional standards at all times.
  • To professionally manage Engineering Department staff encouraging high productivity
  • To provide accurate, timely engineering designs in compliance with required design standards.
  • To work in close liaison with the Shop to ensure projects are properly administrated and completed on schedule.
  • To work pro-actively and conscientiously in support of the PVS / Owen Industries team.
  • To assist with the strategic planning process.
  • To work within budget parameters.
  • To assist in the achievement of continual improvements in the production process and the quality of the product.
  • To participate in and support Continuous Improvement Programs, HR and other company initiatives.
  • To carry out duties in accordance with ISO standards and other company procedures.

Work skills & knowledge
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Scheduling / shop load
  • Leadership
  • People management / development of people
  • Project management
  • Organization / prioritization


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