Engineering & Technical Design Manager

.**Engineering & Technical Design Manager****Summary**The Engineer and Technical Design Manager leads a collaborative multi-talented group within and across multiple Business Units.They play a critical role by bringing Engineering Discipline and Design-for-Manufacturing expertise to support Business Unit Project objectives, mentoring Staff, and advancing the goals of the Chapter.They keep team members focused on adding value and delivering best-in-class execution of all Engineering and Technical Design tasks.They encourage their team to think innovatively, develop strategic solutions that will allow the company to meet the continuing demands of Design-For-Cost / Manufacturing and to collaborate with their in-house and offshore manufacturing teams.Engineering & Technical Design Managers work directly with Account Managers, Project Managers, clients, and manufacturing partners to ensure all project needs are met.Responsible and accountable for the execution of the following dutiesLead and direct a cross function team that includes Engineer Technologists, Technical Illustrators and Desk Top Publishing DesignersFacilitate resource sharing and workload level loading between BU's within the Market SegmentIdentity & manage seasonal spikes within the BU'sWork directly with Account Managers, Project Managers, clients, and manufacturing partners to ensure all project needs are met.Direct and oversee all phases of engineering.Provide team members with feedback, guidance, and approval on project assignmentsEnsure format of deliverables and quality of presentations are in line with standards.Keep team member focused on adding value, lead brainstorming sessions, develop ideas and collaborate with all project stakeholders