Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Description Entrepreneurial Leader

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Livonia, Michigan, the 120+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, assembly and support of landing gear, actuation systems and other aerospace components. As part of the Central Division you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs supporting Boeing, Lock Heed Martin, Parker Hannifan, and military initiatives such as the B-2 Stealth, F105, and V280.

With a strong focus on latest technology of the manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HAS/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

• Supervises and manages manufacturing engineering department.
• Provide technical recommendation and support to maintenance department.
• Investigate problems, and lead in facilitating recommendations for improvements to ensure highest level of all quality throughout product offering and services provided.
• Evaluate workloads within department to ensure appropriate facilitation of job task and work load in order to optimize departmental efficiency
• Provides support to the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for the site.
• Monitors and analyzes emerging engineering issues as they relate to the manufacturing process and leads the completion of engineering projects related projects/initiatives which are identified to be corporate priorities.
• Provides direction and oversight to project engineering and engineering development activities; and, takes a leadership role in capital and maintenance programs to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensures the development and implementation of medium to long term engineering plans for the site to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Provides leadership to the team and fosters an environment which motivates the team to fully use its capabilities in achieving desired business results.
• Establishes and clearly defines responsibility for staff on the team and ensures the ongoing management and support of staff and effective employee performance.
• Develops departmental budgets, prioritizes spending, and advises senior management on cost over-runs and extraordinary equipment requisitions.
• Accountable for effective usage of capital funds and providing leadership in the preparation of capital job requests and their completion within established specifications.

• Thorough working knowledge of engineering policies, processes and procedures.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, strong people person in order to develop…