Description

Company Profile:

The founders of Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. began operations in 1989 after purchasing the facilities of CMC Trailers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. During the first year, Travis manufactured only the classic aluminum end dump trailer. These trailers were little changed from the older CMC designs from the 1970's and 1980's. Travis has grown rapidly in size and national market share since those early days. This growth was stimulated by both overall industry demand as well as by the determination of the Travis team to become number 1 in quality through both expert fabrication and innovation.

Job Purpose:

The Engineering Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization. This role leads a team of engineers, drives new product and process development, supports safety and lean initiatives, and works hands-on within production to resolve issues and align engineering activities with manufacturing needs. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a consistent on-site presence.

Essential Job Responsibilities: Following are the specific job responsibilities and duties necessary to accomplish the job purpose.

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five engineering staff.
• Hire, train, and develop engineers and supporting personnel.
• Conduct performance reviews and resolve internal issues.
• Communicate and collaborate with other managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations and reports.
• Support and promote company safety initiatives across engineering and production.

Engineering Oversight & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert.
• Direct, review, approve, and modify product designs and engineering changes.
• Ensure technical accuracy and quality of engineering work.
• Develop and maintain engineering plans, processes, and procedures.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering activities and related projects.
• Investigate warranty issues and determine corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert in lean manufacturing principles.

Hands-On Production Engagement

• Routinely work on the production floor to troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements.
• Partner with production teams to optimize quality, workflow, and performance.

Strategic Planning & Project Execution

• Prepare and manage budgets and timelines for engineering projects.
• Develop project schedules and drive execution for manufacturing and design engineering.
• Budget and justify capital expenditures.
• Oversee research and development of new products and procedures.
• Identify new project opportunities and process improvements through ongoing R&D efforts.

 

Essential Skills, Experience and Education: Following are the skills, experience, education and related course work typically required or expected to perform the essential job functions:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, preferably in a management or supervisory capacity.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for solving complex problems.
• Knowledge of welding and machining principles.
• Proficiency with engineering and production software, including:
  • Syteline
  • SolidWorks
  • DraftSight
  • ProNest
  • EnRoute
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Leadership & Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a technical team.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Workstyle & Professional Capabilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timeline-driven environment.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Other Requirements

• Ability to attend and participate in required company meetings.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.

 

Essential Physical Requirements: The physical factors and working conditions required or expected while performing the essential functions of the job are described below:

• Regularly lifting and carrying 30 lbs. unassisted
• Regularly pulling and pushing 30 lbs. unassisted
• Repeated reaching overhead
• Regularly kneeling, stooping, bending and turning at waist
• Regularly climbing ladder above 2 ft.
• Working in inclement weather
• Able to wear PPE at all times: safety glasses, steel to shoes, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Work Hours and Schedules: The typical work hours and schedules for the job are indicated below, including the percentage and type of travel, if required.

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.

 

 

Key Competencies: Behaviors and skills essential to the specific position or work environment that are measured through the approach and results achieved for the position.

Consistently Achieves Results - Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customer's satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.

Analytical Abilities - Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers.

Interpersonal Skills - Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.

Travis Body & Trailer, Inc., is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live.  Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers.  Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environment Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.  For more information on Federal Signal, visit:  www.federalsignal.com. The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. 

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