Job Description

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.

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