JBT Food Tech

Senior Manager, Engineering

JBT Food Tech$130K — $175K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in a technical discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering
  • MS or MBA preferred with Six Sigma black belt, lean, and PMP certifications
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in capital or industrial equipment design
  • 3+ years of managing engineering teams
  • Experience with SolidWorks and Ansys is preferred
  • Familiarity with metallic materials and ASME B&PV Code is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and lead engineers in designing HPP machinery components
  • Directly solve complex technical issues across various operational areas
  • Improve quality metrics and warranty performance
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer within the engineering team
  • Mentor and hire other engineers and support staff
  • Participate in design reviews of engineering solutions
  • Establish administrative policies and standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage from day 1
  • Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Family leave and vision coverage
  • Matched 401(k) plan
  • Commitment to employee development and inclusive team culture
Full Job Description
The Senior Engineering Manager reports to the General Manager.

You will be the technical link between several functions across the JBT Marel Avure organization and will have a full range of focus from a technical expert to a strategic business partner. This position plans, organizes and directs engineering to meet objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines of High Pressure (HPP) machinery for the Food, Beverage and Pharma industry.

On a given day, you may:
  • Oversee and lead engineers who design pressure vessels, controls and frames required for HPP equipment.
  • Guide/support/direct us by solving complex technical problems (Workshop/Wire winding/Assembly/Procurement/Customer Care).
  • Improve quality and warranty performance.
  • Take ownership of knowledge transfer within the engineering team and to make sure that the knowledge and competence is implemented and used throughout the organization.
  • Hire and mentor other engineers and supporting staff.
  • Participate and guide through design reviews of engineering solutions.
  • Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Work with current and new suppliers to improve internal and external total quality.
  • Support the sales and service teams and customers to meet our goals.
  • Use project management and product development tools to improve efficiency.
  • Improve cost out of the product by increasing RCI and VA/VE activities.
  • Generate IP and high value features while benchmarking the competition to maximize margin and market share.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements for the role
  • BS degree in a technical discipline such as Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • MS or MBA preferred with certifications such as Six Sigma black belt, lean and PMP ®
  • 10+ years engineering experience in the design of capital or industrial equipment.
  • 5+ years' experience managing engineering teams.
  • SolidWorks/Ansys experience is preferred.
  • Material (metallic) and ASME B&PV Code experience is advantageous.
  • Typical KPIs: Cost Saving $, Absorption %, # of Patents, employee turnover, schedule, scope, and cost attainment.


The estimated annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $175,000 annually Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience. There is a bonus is included with this position.

Travel & Location
  • This position is onsite with up to 20% travel.
  • We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
  • We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
  • We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
  • Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.


About JBT Food Tech

JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
Learn more about JBT Food Tech
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1894

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