Electrical Engineering Manager

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Electrical Engineering will focus on the development and management of an internal team within the Engineering group. This role will create an inspiring and collaborative team environment with an open communication culture, set clear team goals, delegate tasks, and coach/mentor Associates to successfully deliver engineering projects. This position will provide leadership and development to Fortna Associates of varying levels of experience and will focus on the management of the group’s resource planning and project execution across all delivery projects. This role will support promoting and developing the approach and methodologies for the delivery of projects from the initial lead up to the implementation. As a management position, the technical function of this position is to be responsible for directing the design and documentation of electrical controls deliverables of Fortna’s Material Handling Systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leadership
  • Create a vision of your team in alignment with Fortna’s vision and goals
  • Organize and conducting training of Associates to maximize potential.
  • Ensure development of Associates using regular feedback, quarterly performance reviews, and by maintaining a skill matrix
  • Create a pleasant working environment that inspires the team and takes care of the health, safety, and welfare of Associates
  • Motivate Associates to commit to and achieve organizational goals
  • Ensure a strong and robust communication process and resolves conflicts.
  • Organize team initiatives by leading team meetings, leading 1:1 meetings, and continuously work on team canvas
  • Contribute to the growth of the company through a successful team
• Management
  • Oversee multiple projects in electrical engineering
  • Assess and review current processes and tools within the team and adapt to industry standards
  • Provide input for improvement of Drawing Quality Control (DQC) process
  • Leading generation and enhancement of department standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the engineering group
  • Constantly work to expand knowledge of industry best practices and the latest technology for the whole team
  • Set department standards in electrical engineering
  • Define and follow KPIs representing the success of the team
  • Resource planning of the team
    
     
• Projects
  • Lead, direct, and support multiple projects through the detail design and implementation phase. 
  • Provide input and influence the Description of Operation (DOO) & Functional Specification Documentation (FSD) to ensure documents align with electrical engineering implementation plans
  • Develop electrical engineering work plan and resource requirements to ensure successful project milestone achievements
  • Ensure deliverables meet Drawing Quality Control (DQC) requirements
  • Direct project teams and support resources during the development of RFP/Supplier Selection, detailed electrical design packages, equipment procurement activities, installation drawing packages, and support of installation contractor, Project Manager, and Site Manager with installation efforts.
  • Lead controls layout review meetings with internal teams and clients resulting in design acceptance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college with seven to 10 years of relevant experience, or a two-year degree from an accredited college