Engineering Manager

** JOB DESCRIPTION**##
** Key Responsibilities
*** Direct and oversee all plant engineering activities, ensuring alignment with production, quality, safety, and business objectives.
* Monitor and support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including plant product launches and engineering readiness.
* Manage and lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives, coordinating plans and activities with appropriate ASG and cross-functional departments.
* Plan, direct, and coordinate designated engineering and manufacturing projects to ensure objectives are achieved within established timelines and budget parameters.
* Serve as Program Manager for product engineering–related activities from Phase V through Phase IX, in accordance with TQC procedures.
* Lead internal and external project review meetings, including customer-facing discussions.
* Develop, maintain, and manage program books, project documentation, open issues lists, and project timing plans.
* Facilitate clear and consistent customer communication, including presentations related to timing, product performance, and engineering changes (EWO, TECA, PCR, ER).
* Provide first-level resolution for inter-project conflicts, execution challenges, and communication gaps affecting project success.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with TQC, QS9000, and customer-specific requirements throughout all project phases.
* Review project proposals and plans to determine scope, timelines, staffing needs, resource allocation, and funding limitations.
* Track and maintain the SDT open issues list, communicating updates to appropriate stakeholders and driving closure of key program risks.
* Identify, track, and report key program issues, modifying schedules and plans as required to maintain execution targets.
* Prepare and present project status reports for plant leadership, corporate teams, and customers.
* Ensure all required production documentation is completed and maintained, including PCRs, ERs, EWOs, and adherence to TECA procedures.
* Manage product engineering activities related to new programs, AQD, CIP, QS9000, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead engineering efforts focused on equipment uptime improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (8D).
* Provide technical guidance and problem resolution support to engineers, project teams, and supervisors.
* Maintain strong cross-functional communication with customers, equipment vendors, corporate teams, plant departments, and hourly workforce.
* Exercise the authority to stop production immediately if a quality or safety concern is identified.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager to support overall plant performance and strategic objectives.##
*
* Qualifications & Requirements:

**##
** Education
* ** Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent required.##
** Experience
* ** Automotive manufacturing experience
** required**.
* Strong background in
** controls systems and PLCs**, with
** Allen-Bradley
** experience required.
* Experience with
** Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs
** is a plus.
* Experience in
** JIT manufacturing environments
** preferred.
* Flexibility to be
** on call 24/7
** as needed to support plant operations.##
** Technical & Industrial Engineering Skills
*** Strong industrial engineering foundation, including:  +
** AutoCAD**  +
** Line balancing**  +
** MODAPTS**  +
** PFMEA** (required)
* Equipment and automation knowledge, including:  +
** Allen-Bradley PLCs**  +
** Fanuc robots**  +
** Atlas Copco torque tools
*** Expertise in:  +
** 8D problem solving**  + Root cause analysis  + Equipment uptime and reliability improvements##
** Leadership & Communication
*** Strong
** priority and project management
** skills.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with:  + Customers  + Equipment vendors  + Corporate engineering teams  + All plant departments  + Hourly production and maintenance teams
** PRIMARY LOCATION
** Bridgewater Interiors IV
#J-18808-Ljbffr