Job title:  Lead Design Engineer

The Lead Design Engineer serves as the primary technical authority for assigned projects and is responsible for driving engineering excellence, standardization, continuous improvement, and project execution. This role is responsible for leading, training, and developing a team of design engineers supporting multiple concurrent projects while ensuring customer requirements, quality standards, project schedules, and budget objectives are achieved.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering locations while supporting the development of engineering standards, CAD systems, and design best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a team of design engineers supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage engineering workload distribution and resource planning to meet project priorities.
• Assist with performance reviews and professional development planning for design team members.
• Foster collaboration across engineering teams located in Kennesaw, GA, Eugene, OR, and Ruston, LA.
• Provide leadership and direction to engineering teams while promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Design & Technical Execution

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned projects and design activities.
• Create and oversee detailed drawings, models, assemblies, general arrangements, field erection drawings, and shop fabrication drawings for Air Pollution Control equipment and related systems.
• Apply mechanical design expertise, engineering calculations, prior project knowledge, and direction from product leaders to support successful project execution.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and budget expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support throughout project execution.

CAD & Engineering Systems

• Oversee the implementation, customization, maintenance, and optimization of:
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Autodesk Vault
  • AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Other engineering design tools as required
• Develop and enforce CAD standards, procedures, work instructions, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for engineering software and design systems.
• Develop and conduct training programs to enhance engineering team capabilities.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that support engineering efficiency and design excellence.

Project Execution & Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers and cross-functional engineering teams to understand project requirements and support successful execution.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to ensure alignment across projects.
• Define and communicate engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and ensure engineering resources are allocated effectively.
• Identify and mitigate project risks that may impact execution or customer expectations.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud and other reporting tools to analyze project and engineering data.
• Develop KPI reporting and provide management with insights regarding productivity, project progress, and adherence to standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and engineering execution.
• Stay current with advancements in engineering software, design methodologies, and industry best practices.

Additional Responsibilities

• Occasional travel to business unit locations and training opportunities as needed (less than 10%).
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZWay core values and leadership behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.