Anderson International Corp, headquartered in Stow, OH and a 2024 Top Workplace is the world leader in liquid/solid separation technology. With over a century of experience in manufacturing and installing processing equipment, we serve multiple industries including polymer/rubber, vegetable oil, and pet feed. Our commitment to quality and innovation has established us as a trusted partner in over 90 countries.
As a Design Engineering Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary mechanical design team responsible for developing, optimizing and releasing Anderson's single screw extrusion machinery and other capital equipment. As a hands on, working Manager, you will shape the engineering strategy, drive project execution from concept through shipment, and foster a culture of technical excellence, compliance and continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities:
- Mentor, coach and evaluate a team of mechanical, manufacturing and project engineers.
- Establish clear performance goals, training plans and career pathways.
- Champion a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration.
- Maintain and improve engineering policies (ECO, DCR, compliance to customer specs).
- Enforce non self check principles and supervisor reviews per Anderson procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, DFMA).
- Identify emerging technologies and materials to enhance product performance and reduce cost.
- Promote lessons learned sessions post project and embed findings into standards.
- Partner with Operations, Procurement, Quality and Service to ensure manufacturability, cost targets and field performance.
- Support Supply Chain with technical specifications for make/buy decisions.
- Interface with IT on engineering systems (PDM, ERP) and data integrity.
- Provide expert guidance on mechanical design standards, FEA and FMEA.
- Approve system architectures, drawings and Bills of Material.
- Ensure designs meet ASME/ANSI and customer specifications.
- Own the engineering project portfolio, balancing scope, schedule, budget and risk.
- Facilitate project hand off/kick off with Sales and oversee design reviews, stage gates and release milestones.
- Report progress and KPIs to Executive Leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); MBA preferred. In lieu of a formal degree, directly related proven professional experience in mechanical-equipment design and technical leadership may be accepted.
- Experience in mechanical equipment design with 3+ years leading engineers in a capital equipment or industrial machinery environment.
- Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks/PDM, AutoCAD, and weldments.
- Experience creating and managing Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Ability to perform stress-strain analysis, material selection, and specify appropriate heat treatment processes.
- Proficient with Excel for engineering calculations and data analysis.
- Competence in motor sizing calculations and hydraulic calculations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly).
- Strategic thinker, excellent communicator, adept at stakeholder management, and skilled in data driven decision making under tight deadlines.
Why Join Anderson International?
- Legacy & Leadership: Contribute to an organization whose innovations have shaped processing industries for over a century.
- Growth & Development: Lead high impact projects and access robust professional development resources.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with dedicated experts across engineering, manufacturing and service to deliver best in class solutions.
- Global Impact: Influence products that support essential industries and sustainable practices worldwide.