Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

NEW ROLE:
The Manufacturing Engineer Manager is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers within a single manufacturing site. Oversees design implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Develops work assignments and operating plans for staff while ensuring work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturing compliance standards. May oversee the development and approval of capital budgets and programs within a single facility.

Reports to operation leadership.

• Manufacturing Process Flow – Oversees the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling. Develops and manages a portfolio of project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, in support of manufacturing processes improvement. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing process.
• Process Improvement – Develops and implements strategies to drive innovation and improve manufacturing processes and technologies. Identifies, recommends and leads improvement plans that impact site level operations. May lead cross functional teams in process improvement initiatives.
• People Management – Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. Provides feedback on individual performance to staff. Ensures staff is trained appropriately to perform assigned work.
• Manufacturing Systems Planning – Optimizes the utilization of manufacturing systems and metrics. Is directly involved in system upgrades and technology selection. Budget & Expense Planning leads capital budgeting process and is responsible for managing capital projects and capital spending. Responsible for determining resource allocation and monitoring budget controls within team.
• Internal and/or Supplier Interaction – Communicates with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers and /or internal customers to define product specifications and parameters. Engages in cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturing solutions in partnership with Product Engineering, Program Design, Supply Chain, and Operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering field with 5+ years of experience;
  Advanced degree preferred. Advanced technical knowledge and ability to support new product development and/or complex problems faced by junior team members.

• Applies strong project management skills to daily tasks to enhance efficiencies within team and/or plant activities.
• Supports the development of strategic plans in coordination with Manager II’s to manage and mitigate future challenges for the team and/or plant.
• Effective in ensuring team/plant achieves consistent execution of manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines.
• Strong ability to analyze process flows for enhancements to quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against target dates.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and execute a desired vision to other employees.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multi‑task.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web‑browsers.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, frequently use hands to operate a computer and speak or listen. Occasional standing and walking required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify work assignments.

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