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Job type full-time
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Description:
Exemption: exempt
About ite: ite, the leading product development firm in cincinnati for over 35 years, is recruiting individuals to join a collaborative team dedicated to moving the needle in every industry we serveDifferent from the stale bureaucracies that typically stall engineering careers, ite sits on the cutting-edge of innovation and design where no limitations stand in the way of meaningful professional growthWe are seeking dedicated candidates ready to hit the ground running working hand-in-hand with the leading brands across a variety of industries.
From initial planning and discovery phases through product launch, our team of project managers, industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and software professionals have developed successful products in a variety of markets including consumer, commercial, medical and large capital equipment.
Job summary: this position is responsible for performing and overseeing design or analysis work that requires judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteriaThis position performs work that involves conventional engineering practice and includes a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements.
Work performed at the staff mechanical engineer level requires advanced knowledge of precedents and thorough experience in all conventional areas of designThis position acts as a technical mentor to other engineersThis position is also expected to generate additional client business.
Responsibility summary: following is an outline of the major areas of responsibility for this position:
Applies and leverages specialty skills to provide results and value to ite clients.
Required to be a fully competent and accomplished engineer in all conventional and advanced aspects of engineering and design.
Required to devise new approaches to problems encountered on engineering assignments.
Required to independently perform assignments with instructions as to the general results expected.
Responsible to receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on project plans and proposals.
Responsible to deliver project work on time, at expected quality level within assigned budget.
Responsible to plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
Assists in mentoring and developing project engineers and designers.
Responsible to be able to manage the tasks of multiple people on a projectMay coach, direct or coordinate the work of engineers or other professionals assisting in specific assignments.
Provides technical leadership and mentoring to project engineers and designers.
Responsible to maintain billability and strive to uncover billable opportunities for project engineers and designers.
Leads team of assigned staff (generally, up to four (4) staff)
Guides employees to develop their career path.
Respond to requests for vacation, sick time, continuing education opportunities, work from home requests, and other similar issues.
Facilitates coaching sessions with employees to determine goals and action steps to address their work-related concerns.
Conducts ongoing informal performance guidance as well as annual performance documents.
Contribute to staffing recommendations, including, but not limited to compensation, hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination.
Exemplifies company standard and objectives, including but not limited to, health and safety guidelines, weekly meetings with team members and direct manager and billing of 40 hours a week when planned project work is available.
Mentors and develops the technical skills of project team members
Displays behaviors and demeanor that influence positive results in other employees.
Positions self as a leader by displaying enthusiasm, proactiveness and a company focused mentality on assigned projects.
Encourages employee development by mentoring team members on technical and relationship building skills.
Assists in maintaining profitability of ite
Maximizes project opportunities to uncover further billable work for self and other team members.
Seeks to uncover new business activities to strengthen ite’s business development initiatives.
Develops client relationships to maintain billability of employees.
Optimizes billability by incorporating strategic activities into billable, value-added work.
Requirements:
Reports to: engineering manager
Software skill level: working knowledge of two or more ite cad systemsProficient in microsoft office products.
Education/experience: bsme or bs in related field with sufficient work experience to independently produce work results of high qualityPosition requires appropriate experience in engineering and product development to assure competency as a fully trained engineer.
Job evaluation: criteria for measurement of success are as follows:
Frequency and types of business decisions to be made: required to complete assigned project responsibilities to ensure client satisfactionRequired to maintain billability and uncover opportunities for further billable work for self and other engineersExpected to continue to develop skills to increase value to customers and flexibility on projects while also mentoring other engineers.
Analytical and creative output: provides engineering services on assigned tasks and projectsExpected to be able to work independently to solve difficult, complex or unconventional engineering assignments.
Independent action and decision that directly impact sales and company profitability: required to maintain billability of self and look for opportunities for othersExpected to assist in estimating and proposal preparation.
Relationship with customer, suppliers and employees: interacts with ite and client engineers to effectively complete assigned tasks.
Supervisory skill directly or indirectly: required to be able to manage the tasks and supervise or coordinate the work of others who assist in specific assignments.
Physical requirements:
This position involves working at the computer remaining stationary for long periods in an office settingMust be able to read written reports, business correspondence and typed information on a computer screenMust be able to write, type and use the telephoneAttention to detail, including the ability to focus for extended periods of time on the task at hand, is required.
As part of the responsibilities of this position, may be required to ascend or descend stairs, position self to retrieve items, lift office supplies, and pull or push doorsMay be required to build prototypes involving lifting items exceeding 10 poundsMust be able to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and clients.
All candidates for this role must either have been fully vaccinated from the covid-19 virus, or being willing to be vaccinated from the covid-19 virus upon hire.
Every employee works for ite, not just for a particular manager, client or departmentAccordingly, employees are expected to act in the best interest of ite, which may require actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job descriptionIte may revise this job description at any timeThe job description is not a contract of employment.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
