Mechanical Engineering Manager

Niagara Transformer, LLC, Buffalo, NY seeks Mechanical Engineering Manager - Manage and coordinate mechanical engineering and design activities across the department to include parametric 3D modeling and configuration of transformer components and structures in Inventor. Oversee the Mechanical Engineering Department, including planning, prioritization, and execution of engineering work. Review and analyze the performance of mechanical engineers and provide technical guidance, coaching, and support including confirming appropriate use of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor 3D for transformer mechanical modeling, drafting, and CAD process optimization. Ensure adherence to company policies, professional standards, and expected conduct. Review and approve internal and external transformer mechanical designs, including internal components and external assemblies frames, clamps, tanks, covers, insulation systems, and related mechanical components including steel structures, tank assemblies, lifting/fitting components, and welded fabrications for power transformers. Review and approve Bills of Materials (BOMs) to include creation and control of transformer Bills of Material using MRP/ERP systems. Review customer specifications, drawings, and calculations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements including, specifically, application and interpretation of ANSI, IEEE, CSA, and IEEE C57 standards (C57.12.00 / C57.12.10) for transformer mechanical design. Conduct and participate in internal and external design reviews with customers and consultants. Provide technical specifications necessary for proper material selection and supplier development. Provide manufacturing support, including tooling requirements and production-related engineering needs and provide technical shop floor and field engineering support for resolving transformer mechanical quality and manufacturing issues. Conduct failure analysis during production and final testing using Autodesk Inventor for linear static structural and stress analysis of transformer components and assemblies. Review and analyze quality assurance issues, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Generate, review, and support corrective actions related to mechanical design and manufacturing issues. Advise manufacturing teams on engineering solutions to address production challenges. Implement best practices through standardization of mechanical design methods and processes and development of engineering, material, and shop standards for transformer design and fabrication. Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and define actions for continuous improvement within the mechanical design process and ensure Quality management and continuous improvement utilizing NCR, CAPA and KPI quality systems. Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Mechanical Engineering Department. Ensure mechanical designs are produced in accordance with approved methods, standards, and organizational requirements as it relates to development of transformer design concepts, outlines, and detailed manufacturing drawings, including manufacturability and R&D improvement inputs. Requires Bachelors (or foreign educ. equiv.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related and six (6) yrs. (post-degree, progressive) experience in Job Offered or related. Experience must have included at least 2 yrs, in each of the following: Use of AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor 3D for transformer mechanical modeling, drafting, and CAD process optimization; Power transformer mechanical design expertise, including internal components and external assemblies; Application and interpretation of ANSI, IEEE, CSA, and IEEE C57 standards (C57.12.00 / C57.12.10) for transformer mechanical design; Use of Autodesk Inventor for linear static structural and stress analysis of transformer components and assemblies; Technical shop floor and field engineering support for resolving transfor