Seeking a highly experienced, hard-working and well-versed Senior Engineering Department Manager who has both a strong practical and management background. The ability to read drawings and review design work is required.  Successful candidate has a minimum 15 years of hands-on experience including extensive field work 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 10 years of experience including extensive field work in the amusement industry.  Additionally, Candidate has a minimum of 10 years of management experience overseeing a team of engineers.  Position is based in St. Petersburg, FL.  No Remote.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements need not apply.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong personnel and project management skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and has strong written / verbal communication skills. Fluency in additional language(s) a plus.
• Possess articulate, precise phone voice and has presentation / social skills to interact with vendors, management and clients.
• Excellent typing and grammar skills.
• Motivated team player while running the engineering department.
• Mechanical / Electrical knowledge of amusement rides.
• Mechanical / electrical knowledge of transportation/conveyance systems a plus.
• High proficiency (9/10) in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and SOLIDWORKS.  Knowledge of MS Project a plus.
• Works well under pressure, willingness to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work flexible hours and travel on short notice.
• Multi-tasker who can adjust to always changing priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate is responsible for the output of the engineering department.
• Monitors action item lists, and ensures deadlines are met
• Coordinates with project administration team
• Ensures continuity of work flow and accountability for task completion
• Supervises and manages time of the engineering team
• Conducts performance reviews of engineering team.
• Conducts interviews of potential new engineering team members.
• Is 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 passport is required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A minimum education requirement of a B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace engineering is required.

M.S. and a P.E. License is a plus.   Please email resume to careers@premier-rides.com