Manager- Design Automation (Germantown)
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Memphis, TN, US, 38125
Company: C0001089563P
TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Manager- Design Automation in Germantown, TN.
This role is responsible for the leading the design automation group, responsible for the automation of elevator component 3D models and 2D drawings. This includes vetting innovative ideas, product research, technical development, the creation of specifications, coordinating with manufacturing and supply chain partners, and collaborating with marketing and consumer services during execution. Managing employees and employee development are also requirements of this position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent professional knowledge required.
- 5+ years’ experience in a technical design, documentation, or automation role.
- 5+ years’ experience managing people and/or building cohesive teams.
- Must demonstrate a strong aptitude for basic programming and design principles.
- Must be able to communicate the department and product vision.
- Must have experience setting out the vision and roadmap for products.
- Exemplary judgment regarding product usability, customer expectations, and creative product tradeoffs.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to present data and product recommendations to engineering and marketing/sales management.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
- Experience in customer support or care preferred.
- Excellent proficiency using MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project or comparable Project Management Software).
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience with Project Management Professional (PMP) processes highly desired.
Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Supplemental medical plans
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
- Optional life and AD&D coverage
- Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
- Identity theft monitoring
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.
Additional benefits include:
- 15 days of vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
- Paid sick leave, per company policy
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)
Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.
TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
Nearest Major Market: Memphis