Job Description

Description

This is a Hybrid position within our facility in Owatonna, MN. The hybrid schedule includes a working schedule where you would four (4) days in the facility and one (1) day remotely from your home office. 

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As an innovator, Wenger Corporation knows that great ideas can come from the fresh perspective of a new employee. So we embrace the unique skills and expertise you bring to the table. We skip the micro-management and bureaucracy found in many organizations, and we create an environment of trust and autonomy that gives you the freedom to make decisions, use your talents and make your mark. A company that lets you do what you do best and gives you the freedom to get even better. That is Wenger Corporation.

Wenger Corporation is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join our team! As a Project Engineering Manager, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by leading and supporting our Project Engineering team’s execution of projects. As a Project Engineering Manager, you will provide tools and team guidance to deliver solutions for pre- and post-sale applications satisfying our customer requirements. 

Our Project Engineering team uses customer input to quote, configure, layout, design, and implement complex performing arts, educational and athletic solutions for our customer projects. As well, our Project Engineering team performs design/layout tasks during all phases of the sales, design, construction and installation processes of non-standard and/or Wenger installed projects to assure projects meet end user requirements, estimated costs and time schedules. Our project timeframes can be as little as one month to as much as 24 months in length.

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology or equivalent
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in product design and/or project engineering
• A minimum of three (3) years of direct leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basic materials and processes used in industry with emphasis on new technology developments
• Demonstrated abilities to conceptualize, formulate design possibilities and coordinate development by the project team under time and financial constraints
• Proven commitment to effective supervision, coordination, and evaluation, with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with key software platforms such as CAD, SolidWorks, and PDM.
• Demonstrated ability to be a good team leader and inspirational leader to direct staff and cross-functionally
• Strong, positive presence with internal and external customers
• Ability to plan and organize work to assure productive use is made of all department working hours
• Good communication and negotiating skills
• Ability to make decisions involving complex sales/profit relationships
• Understanding of process improvement and project management techniques

It’d be great if you also have:

• Design experience, any/all work history in sales/marketing, operations and supply chain 
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with key software platforms such as BIM and Revit.
• Experience in supporting construction projects

As a Project Engineering Manager, a typical day might include:

• Oversight of project engineering pre through post order processes, instructing, training and monitoring team members on all systems and procedures to maintain accurate and consistent documentation
• Interfacing with partner departments (Contract Administration, Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Shipping, Installation, Project Management, and Product Management) ensuring proper coordination for bids/proposals and orders to meet the scope, estimated costs and time schedules of the project  
• Managing the development of effective concepts for application of standard, configured, and custom products in order to provide the best possible solutions for our customers
• Providing training to team members and other departments in matters related to product application, non-standard design, and manufacturing documentation to assure product quality and safety
• Supporting fulfillment of customer expectations by understanding market and customer needs
• Monitoring and ensuring  our team meets on-time, cost and quality metrics
• Developing and operating within the approved department budget
• Contributing new product ideas to meet corporate and product line goals to ensure that Wenger remains competitive in the marketplace
• Collecting and approving list of materials, product application drawings and costs for custom projects
• Reviewing and approving submittal packages (drawings, orders, BOM, etc.) related to custom projects prior to sending to the customer
• Assisting with trouble shooting issues with manufacturing and installation.

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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