Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Engineering Manager will provide both strategic leadership and technical direction for the Structural Engineering and Mechanical Design Engineering teams, ensuring alignment between project execution and the company’s long-term goals. This role will establish and uphold engineering best practices, design standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation.
VALUES
- Innovation
- Commitment & Passion
- Integrity
- Team & Relationships
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for the Structural Engineering and Mechanical Design Engineering departments.Establish and maintain engineering best practices, design standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.Manage department resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project execution.Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet schedule requirements.Oversee the design and analysis of large steel structures, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, ASTM standards, CPSI requirements, and customer specifications.Serve as the technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies relevant to the shade and play industry.ATTRIBUTES
Strategic and technical leadershipStructural and mechanical design expertiseCross-functional collaborationProcess improvement and standardizationProblem-solving and decision-makingProject and resource managementClear and influential communicationQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.10+ years of engineering experience in structural and / or mechanical design of large steel fabricated structures.5+ years in a leadership or management role overseeing engineering teams.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary engineering design efforts from concept through production.Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor, as well as engineering documentation tools.Strong understanding of structural analysis principles and experience with related software tools.Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.Strong knowledge of ASTM standards, CPSI requirements, and applicable safety regulations preferred.Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.
