Engineering Manager

About Creative Foam

Since 1969, Creative Foam has been a leading supplier of cellular and non-cellular foam and plastic products for customers in the automotive, medical and composite markets. We have manufacturing locations nation-wide and in Mexico. Our longevity and success are attributable to our innovative people, an abiding passion for quality and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Creative Foam offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.

Find your home at Creative Foam!

• Safe working environments
• World class benefits
• Medical, dental, vision plans and flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous holiday and vacation allotments
• Dependent scholarship program
• Wellness program
• Referral program
• Pay

Pay commensurate with education and experience.

Creative Foam wants to be a great service provider to our customers. We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer. Our success is driven by the success of our employees.

Our culture focuses on these four core values:

• Be Inclusive- Make a difference as a TEAM, work collaboratively and support others in our effort to greatness. Constantly strive for perfection and quickly learn from our mistakes.
• Be Inventive-Never stop learning and push the TEAM to strive towards sustained excellence. Aim to provide our customers with the most creative solutions in the market.
• Be Responsible-Maintain an equitable relationship with our customers, employees, stakeholders and communities as we develop as a TEAM.
• Be Relentless-Demand more from yourself and the TEAM than you think is imaginable, this will drive change and only then will we achieve our goals.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the engineering functions in their assigned location(s) ensuring that engineering activities align with organizational objectives. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage departmental scheduling and product output in adherence to latest global quality system standards
• Manage departmental duties associated with planning engineering programs / projects, reviewing design and method recommendations, and purchasing / implementing new equipment
• Manage new product development along with corporate from quoting to full production including necessary layout changes.
• Investigate and implement new and innovative methods and technologies that align with the strategic vision of the company
• Manage and lead the continuous improvement activities to achieve the savings targets of the plant
• Administer operations in accordance with Creative Foam policies, priorities and budget constraints
• Implement effective engineering methods and provide technical guidance while serving as a resource for engineers
• Practice Creative Foam’s values in a positive manner at all times
• Work overtime as required based on business needs and/or operational requirements
• Perform all other tasks as requested and required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and six or more years related experience. Prior management experience is preferred.