Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Elyria, OH, USA

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

Elyria, OH, USA

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

• Responsible for the development and deployment of manufacturing processes designed to achieve the highest level of safety throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Using predictive tools such as Risk Assessments, PFMEA, etc. develop & document standardized Manufacturing Processes that are stable, predictive while achieving the highest level of Safety & Quality performance.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team in the pursuit of continuous improvement across all Plant Value Streams.
• Coach & Mentor the Engineering team to drive the execution of productivity projects having a positive impact on the site’s financial performance.
• Support and engage in the day-to-day manufacturing process support of production teams (methods, tooling, equipment, problem solving).
• Works closely with manufacturing supervisors & managers as well as other support groups and technical leaders to resolve issues that arise related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Must be able to work off shifts
• Stretch the organization by creating a learning culture, problem solving, envisioning the future state condition, and leading towards fulfillment.
• Responsible for the planning, development and successful implementation of capital equipment/tooling improvement plans including new product launch activities.
• Facilitation of formal continuous improvement kaizen activities when required in the endless pursuit of waste elimination throughout the Akron facility.
• Drives new product development for the site including APQP deliverables, tooling and equipment concepts, quotations, process development, qualification and approval processes
• Improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency using lean manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Field (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role or related field.
• Experience in managing and leading large projects within a manufacturing facility
• Proven track record in the Coaching & Development of subordinates.
• Thorough understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing principles including 7 Waste, 6S, TAKT time, SMED, Standard Work and Flow.
• Working knowledge of Fabrication & Weld/Fit processes, metal forming processes and associated equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of best-in-class assembly operations, part presentation and material flow;
  Advanced knowledge of manufacturing engineering processes.
• Ability to own and manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines;
  Certified project management skills preferred.
• Experience entering data and pulling reports from an ERP system (ERPLX preferred).
• Strong computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as Auto-Cad.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition…