Mechanical Engineering Manager

Premier Rides is seeking a highly experienced, hard-working and well versed Engineering Department Manager with both a strong practical and management background. Ability to read drawings and review design work is required. Successful candidate has a minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in the Mechanical Engineering field with knowledge of steel construction, welding, fasteners, machining, bearings, wheels, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and human factors. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience including extensive field work in the amusement industry working on roller coasters or similar rides. Candidate also has a minimum of 5 years of management experience with overseeing a team of engineers. Position is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong personnel and project management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, strong written / verbal communication skills. Fluency in additional language(s) a plus.
• Possess articulate, precise phone voice and have presentation / social skills to interact with vendors, management and clients.
• Excellent typing and grammar skills.
• Motivated team player while assisting the Senior Engineering Manager in running the engineering department.
• Mechanical / electrical knowledge of transportation/conveyance systems a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and SOLIDWORKS. Knowledge of MS Project a plus.
• Works well under pressure, willingness to meet tight deadlines
• Multi-tasker who is able to adjust to always changing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate will be responsible for the output of the engineering department.
• Monitor action item lists and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate with project administration team
• Ensure continuity of work flow and accountability for task completion
• Supervise time management of the engineering team
• Conduct performance reviews of engineering team.
• Must be willing to work long hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on workload.
• Domestic and international travel is part of the normal working environment. A current U.S. passport is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• Minimum education requirement: B.S. Mechanical Engineering.

Please email resume and salary requirements to careers@premier-rides.com.