Engineering Manager

Description

Position Summary: Lead, coordinate, and prioritize engineering projects from design through execution, ensuring adherence to schedules, costs, quality, and safety standards with a holistic view of the business. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in engineering projects from design to execution. 2. Accountability for meeting schedules, costs, quality, and safety. 3. Holistic business perspective and multidisciplinary coordination. **Position Objective** Lead, coordinate, and prioritize engineering projects from the design phase through field execution, ensuring compliance with schedules, costs, quality, and safety standards. This role requires a holistic business perspective, with the ability to align engineering efforts with operational and commercial needs, guaranteeing order, tracking, and proper prioritization of the project portfolio. **Working Hours** * Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. * Occasional weekend availability only when required by the project (not permanent). * Flexible working hours according to workload and project phase. **Salary** * $35,000 net per month. * Statutory benefits. * Travel allowances when traveling. * Willingness to travel to **Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe**, as well as visits to plants, workshops, and warehouses. **Age Range** * 25 to 50 years old. **Education and Experience** * Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. * Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering roles focused on: * Industrial projects. * Fluid mechanics: Ductwork design based on flow rates, flow velocities, and static pressure. * Knowledge of pressure balancing, calculation of pressure losses, and determination of capture/transport velocities for contaminants. * Fluid engineering and duct network design per **ACGIH** standards. * Direct client interaction at plant sites. * Coordination of internal multidisciplinary teams. **Mandatory Technical Experience** **1\. Fundamentals of Ventilation (ACGIH)** * Proficiency in calculating airflow (CFM), velocity (fpm), and pressures (SP, VP, TP). * Knowledge of minimum capture velocities. * Proper design of hoods and duct systems. **2\. Technical Selection of Filters and Collectors** * Ability to select the appropriate collector type (cartridge, bag, etc.) based on: * Type of dust. * Temperature and humidity. * Risk of static electricity or explosivity. * Familiarity with filter media such as Ultra\-Web, Dura\-Life, Torit\-Tex, or equivalent alternatives. **3\. Interpretation of Fan Performance Curves** * Reading and interpreting CFM vs SP curves. * Fan selection considering efficiency, noise level, operating temperature, and motor type (TEFC, ATEX). **4\. Operation of Cleaning and Control Systems** * Knowledge of technologies such as MaxPulse, iCue, and Delta P controllers. * Understanding their impact on operational efficiency, maintenance, and compressed air consumption. **5\. Dust Explosion Safety** * Identification of explosive dusts using parameters such as Kst and Pmax. * Application of NFPA 654, 68, and 69\ standards. * Judgment to determine use of suppression or venting systems. **6\. General Technical Knowledge** * Technical drawing. * Thermodynamics. * Engineering calculations and criteria applicable to ventilation systems and industrial processes. **Required Knowledge** *(A highly technical profile is not required, but a solid foundation of general knowledge is essential)* * Interpretation and preparation of drawings and calculation reports. * Advanced knowledge of ventilation systems, airflow dynamics, and industrial processes. * Solid understanding of standards and manuals such as ASHRAE and ACGIH. * Intermediate or advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. * Ability to analyze production processes and operational workflows. * General knowledge of manufacturing processes gained through visits to workshops and warehouses. **Key Responsibilities** * Coordinate and lead engineering projects from design through execution. * Design, review, and validate drawings, technical reports, and project scopes. * Conduct on-site technical surveys with clients. * Supervise correct project execution at field sites and workshops. * Coordinate involved departments: engineering, production, procurement, and commercial. * Define, enforce, and track project scheduling and prioritization. * Ensure adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. * Review operational workflows and propose technical and operational improvements. * Provide technical support to the commercial department when required. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Report progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management. **Key Competencies and Skills** * Managerial profile with natural leadership. * Strong decision-making ability. * Firm, proactive, and results-oriented personality. * Excellent organizational and planning skills. * Attention to detail and focus on follow-up. * Ability to manage multiple parallel projects. * Clear and effective communication with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. * Ability to work under pressure and adapt to project-driven changes. **Interdepartmental Relationships** Constant interaction with: * Projects Department * Commercial Department (technical support) * Production and Workshop * Procurement and Suppliers * Industrial Clients Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $35,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Company vehicle Application Question(s): * What is your proficiency level in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and how have you used them in engineering projects (drawings, modeling, calculation reports, fabrication)? Education: * Completed Bachelor’s degree (Mandatory) Experience: * Ductwork design: flow rates, pressures, and velocities: 3 years (Mandatory) * ACGIH/ASHRAE standards in industrial ventilation: 3 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment