Engineering Manager

Richards Industrials

Cincinnati, OH

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Richards is now seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-oriented Engineering Manager to help us elevate our Core Richards business based in Cincinnati. This business is comprised of the Jordan Valve, Low Flow, Steriflow, Steriflow Food & Beverage, Marwin, Hex, and Bestobell product lines.

The Engineering Manager will report directly to Richards’ Vice President of Manufacturing and have a dotted line to the Vice President of Product Management.

He or she will inherit & lead a team of nine talented associates, all based in Cincinnati, and be responsible for the following:

· New Product Development

· Improvement Engineering Activities

· Engineering Design Control

· Configurator Development & Upkeep

· Regulator & Control Valve Sizing Tools

· Value Analysis / Value Engineering

· Product Support Activities

· Engagement with Industry Associations (ASME BPE, Fluid Controls Institute, & more)

· Management of the Engineering Lab, Testing, & Capabilities

· Management of the Intellectual Property Portfolio for Richards

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
Minimum 10-12 years of valve manufacturing industry experience, preferably spanning sanitary and industrial applications
At least 5-8 years of People Leadership experience

· Skilled at technology and product roadmap development

· Proven track record of bringing new products to market

· Multi-site Engineering Leadership experience

· Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, research partners, and regulatory agencies, to ensure the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability

· Experience writing Capital Expense Requests to obtain funding for investments and/or projects

· Experience with Intellectual Property, filing of provisional and utility patents, and managing an IP portfolio

· Experience in regulation, control, on-off, and valve automation a plus

· Sound knowledge of relevant industrial codes and standards, such as ISO, ASME, and API

· Proficient in FMEA, CAD/CAE/PLM, and systems engineering

Personal Characteristics:

· Strong work ethic

· Calm and resilient

· Organized and detail-oriented

· Motivated and proactive

· Curious and creative

· Disciplined

· Quantitative in nature, with outstanding communication and presentation skills

· Committed to meeting customer needs and providing exceptional service

· Committed to Continuous Improvement

· Outstanding Problem Solver

· High level of self-confidence, integrity, and intellectual honesty

· Adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic work environment

· Team builder who cares for people, develops people, and leverages outside resources to enhance / accelerate the team’s ability to execute its work

Excited by teaming with various functional groups internally (Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, & Sales) on Engineering related activities and projects

If you believe you are the right fit for this opportunity, please send an introductory communication to Cheryl Neiheisel at cneiheisel@richardsind.com, and apply via our website at www.richardsind.com/careers.

Company Description

Richards Industrials is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of industrial regulators, valves, and other flow control products. The Company was founded in 1961 when Gil Richards acquired the business from Dover Corporation.

The Company’s products are marketed under eight distinct brands, each of which serve unique applications and end markets that require precise technical attributes. Richards has a diverse end market mix, with exposure to growing industries such as pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, energy, and various industrial processing applications.

The Company sells its products through a diverse base of 170 manufacturer’s representatives globally and has a balanced geographic mix. Richards is known by its customers for the quality of its products, and our extremely quick and reliable delivery. The acquisition of Equilibar doubles our engineering team, and dramatically enhances our innovation capability. Equipped with a passionate & knowledgeable team, and this great foundation, Richards is now focused on driving profitable growth, via innovation & differentiation, share gain versus competition, active channel management, and acquisition.

Richards is owned by Astor Place Holdings (“Astor Place”), the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, L.P. (“SEG”), who acquired Richards in August 2019. Astor Place deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies.

Why Work Here?

Vital role with direct impact on employee morale, culture, and the long standing “Consider It Done” attitude which permeates entire company.

Richards Industrials is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of industrial regulators, valves, and other flow control products. The Company was founded in 1961 when Gil Richards acquired the business from Dover Corporation. The Company’s products are marketed under eight distinct brands, each of which serve unique applications and end markets that require precise technical attributes. Richards has a diverse end market mix, with exposure to growing industries such as pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical, energy, and various industrial processing applications. The Company sells its products through a diverse base of 170 manufacturer’s representatives globally and has a balanced geographic mix. Richards is known by its customers for the quality of its products, and our extremely quick and reliable delivery. The acquisition of Equilibar doubles our engineering team, and dramatically enhances our innovation capability. Equipped with a passionate & knowledgeable team, and this great foundation, Richards is now focused on driving profitable growth, via innovation & differentiation, share gain versus competition, active channel management, and acquisition. Richards is owned by Astor Place Holdings (“Astor Place”), the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, L.P. (“SEG”), who acquired Richards in August 2019. Astor Place deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies.