Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues ofEUR 713 million and approximately
4291 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at:

Location:

Grand River,, US, OH 44045

Country/Region: US

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager ensures the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of our established manufacturing facility. This role focuses heavily on maintaining plant equipment, managing facility infrastructure, sustaining mature production processes, and leading the maintenance team. While oversight of the plant's technical data and engineering metrics is required, the primary goal is to ensure maximum machine uptime, cost control, and adherence to automotive quality standards.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the management team and collaborates with various departments to improve manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance personnel, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Sustain, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce scrap and waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of equipment upgrades, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Adherence and contributions to overall plant and departmental KPI’s and improvement targets. This includes CAPEX projects and P&L awareness.
• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering and maintenance personnel, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Sustain, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes and procedures to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and Lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, reduce scrap and waste, and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of equipment upgrades, technologies, and automation systems to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
• Adherence and contributions to overall plant and departmental KPI’s and…