Engineering Manager

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:        Engineering Manager            

Location:        Remote or based in Phoenix, AZ

The AMS Group is the ultimate turnkey organization providing comprehensive solutions for those refrigeration challenges and needs you have today or might face in the future. Whether your world is a supermarket, multi-store chain with refrigerated products, a convenience store, or any of a wide variety of industrial applications. Start-to-finish development, coordination, and installation of refrigeration projects and programs of any size or complexity.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading a team of engineers that provides specialized refrigeration engineering support for specific After Market Services (AMS) customers/projects.  This individual will be responsible for leading and developing the Scope of Work, engineering legends, Refrigeration Drawings, parts lists, equipment selection, and technical summaries.  This role will ensure that we meet our customer’s needs and help them with troubleshooting.  This person will also be responsible for collaborating with leaders from multiple functions to resolve challenges and develop processes to ensure the company’s success.

Essential Competencies:

• Lead the engineering function and team for the AMS Team and customers.
• Managing tasks and requirements of the team members
• Act as a technical expert for the engineering team both internally and with customers
• Set and drive goals and objectives for the team & the members themselves
• Monitor and guide morale
• Manage and lead installation and product cost reductions, design changes and improvements
• Develop, improve, and implement processes and procedures for the department
• Direct and ensure the development of team members
• Prepare budgets and cost estimates for the services
• Review and recommend equipment, tools, and software for department
• Ensure the quality of the team is meeting DFR-AMS, industry, and governmental standards
• Learning and participating in new technologies and new products
• Representing the team in customer meetings
• Lead major projects for his team and delegate tasks effectively to the team
• Work collaboratively with managers from other groups
• Prepare annual evaluations of team members
• Recommend personnel actions including hiring, promoting, terminating or discipline

Minimum Quantifiable Competencies:

• B.S. in Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience

To be a great fit for this role: 

• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred
• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, understanding the refrigeration cycle and components used on refrigeration systems.
• Strong people leadership skills with proven ability in developing team members
• Motivated self-starter with an attention to detail
• Strong analytical and multitasking skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• MS suite experience with strong Excel skills
• AutoCad and/or SolidWorks experience preferred
• Goal establishment, tracking, evaluation, and adjustment to achieve desired results

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.