Engineering Manager – Automation

Title :
Engineering Manager – Automation FULLTIME & ONSITE Location :
Garner, IA Must Be Citizen or Green Card

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, and implement manufacturing concepts and cells using effective systems, lean principles, and simulation tools to optimize; use of space, equipment, material usage, process flow and personnel standard work (reduce motion and waste).
• Support all current and new product introductions as it relates to the manufacturing process.
• Assist all production operations in improvements to reduce throughput time and improve quality.
• Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and equipment to support and improve the manufacturability of quality products in a cost-effective manner.
• Lead or assist with cost reduction efforts through re-engineering of the product, material, and the process.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space and workflows.
• Determine root causes of poor manufacturing process performance and work to diminish occurrences.
• Assist in the assessment of automation vendor/subcontractor evaluation to ensure the manufacturing processes are in accordance with Stellar specifications and quality standards.
• Initiate and promote a culture of continuous improvement, especially as it relates to cost, quality, safety, including the personal development of direct reports.
• Responsible for the development of technology support strategies.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Ensure training is conducted to introduce new processes.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company talent development strategies and objectives.
• Complete team member reviews, and provide coaching as needed.
• Manage team members time off and time approvals.
• Prioritize team members activities and ensure teams are working efficiently, including meeting expected completion dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leadership and coaching skills.

• Production automation and robotics
• Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency Solid Works w/PDM.

• Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

• B.S. degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 2+ year time span.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.