Engineering Manager

Requisition #:

Shift: Day Shift

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Manager is responsible for the daily operation of a specific business unit within the Engineering Department. Supervises and leads the engineering team responsible for developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing processes, while driving process and product quality. Responsible for evaluating customer drawings, models, and specifications to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes.

This includes providing technical leadership to improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery while reducing product cost and risk.

• Manage, supervise, and develop the engineering team based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs
• Work with internal and external customers to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality problems related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment, and process design
• Oversee all process and program development from qualification through to production
• Create goals for engineering team based on leadership directives
• Promote communication regarding customer requirements with all appropriate internal and external personnel and manage the resolution of escalated customer issues, if any
• Monitor and improve productivity while meeting all customer commitments in a timely, quality and cost-conscious manner
• Be a key technology leader across the company, demonstrating strong communication and influencing skills
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering and other facilities to ensure consistent and effective deployment and execution of engineering processes
• Oversee the quoting process to ensure on-time completion of requests for quote that are in accordance with company guidelines and policies
• Manage the engineering team with regard to company standards, policies, and guidelines
• Attract and retain talent, build a strong engineering team, instill a culture of technical rigor, and promote proactive approach on issue resolution
• Anticipate and meet the needs of both internal and external customers; deliver high-quality service; commit to continuous improvement
• Adhere to all industry and company quality and safety regulations and standards
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business

• Must have one of the following education/experience combinations:
  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field PLUS 5 years' experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine manufacturing.
  • Associates Degree or HS Diploma PLUS 10+ years' engineering experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine manufacturing.
• 5+ years' leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong familiarity with machining processes
• Experience owning and executing development and production processes on time and without supervision
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in process validation and equipment qualification
• Experience working with internal customers and external customers
• Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop successful engineering team
• Self-motivating attitude with ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline driven environment
• Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and engineering team on track
• Strong Six Sigma skills
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time and internationally, if needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internally without restriction and, upon request prior to travel, must be able to provide any documentation that may be required by the country of destination for entry
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
• Must be responsive with department personnel/associates to promote a team environment
• Must be able to work in a supportive team environment that is fast-paced with a strong commitment to accountability
• Must meet ITAR definition of US Person(s)- documentation required
• MTI is a safety sensitive manufacturer. As such, successful results of pre-employment drug testing will be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand occasionally, move throughout the facility, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and communicate. Use of computer (typical 2-button scroll mouse and keyboard). The employee must frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 50 pounds with…