Advanced Development Engineering Manager Engineer the Future of Standard Iron Ready to lead a Team of Development engineers from concept to commercial reality? Standard Iron is accelerating its growth, and we need a visionary Advanced Development Engineering Manager to drive the innovation engine. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development team for our next generation of Hydraulic tanks, Fuel systems and custom heavy equipment components—blending deep technical mastery with sharp commercial acumen. This role isn't about incremental updates; it's about pioneering new technologies. You will be the crucial link between future market needs and engineering execution, ensuring our solutions are not just innovative, but also profitable and best-in-class. Get ahead of the others by finishing the Cultural index to expedite the interviewing process: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/SeQw8VYHW1TAyS Our Core Values: How We Work Your leadership will be anchored in the principles that drive our success:
Commitment to People: Fostering a culture of mentorship, critical thinking, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
Commitment to Customers: Serving as the primary technical strategist to translate customer needs and market trends into viable solutions.
Commitment to Action: Driving projects from idea to production, managing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure commercial viability and delivery on time.
The Mission: Innovate and Lead Your primary goal is to turn strategic insights into manufactured reality by:
Pioneering: Serving as the primary technical strategist for customers and a key liaison to our leadership and sales teams.
Commercializing: Overseeing advanced development projects and ensuring strong financial viability through expert cost analysis.
Protecting: Driving Intellectual Property (IP) creation and strategy.
Technical Expertise: Where Mastery Meets Manufacturing We need a leader who is equally comfortable strategizing in the boardroom and consulting on the plant floor. Your background must feature deep expertise in hydraulic component design, specifically:
FEA & Structural Mechanics: Expert-level command of Finite Element Analysis for validating complex weldment designs.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Profound knowledge of various welding processes and metallurgy to optimize designs for cost, quality, and production efficiency.
Hydraulic Systems & Materials: A strong grasp of hydraulic system integration, coupled with expertise in selecting and applying materials for demanding environments.
Prototyping & Validation: Hands-on experience executing robust testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE).
Ready to make a bigger impact? If you're a proactive, hands-on leader ready to shape the future of manufacturing, we encourage you to apply. For an even faster processing time, please fill out the self survey at the following link https://go.cultureindex.com/s/3B30D30000 Once complete, this expedites your place in the process.
