Technical Manager - Quincy

Who We Are

Royal is a diverse manufacturer of injection molding, urethane foam and assemblies. We serve the automotive, furniture, and consumer products industries. People who succeed at Royal are those who share the values of our company:
Integrity. Stewardship. Teamwork. Hard work. Excellence.

We're committed to being the employer of choice. Our goal is to build a culture of commitment where everyone is respected and valued. Where everyone participates. Where everyone matters. We give our employees the responsibility -- and the authority -- to make decisions. We try to provide the best possible work environment. We encourage creativity. We applaud ingenuity. We reward problem solving.

The Manufacturing Technical Manager is responsible for leading the process engineering team, tooling and technical activities within the manufacturing site as well as participating in corporate strategic initiatives relative to technology, standardization and continuous improvement. Based out of our Hudsonville-Quincy plant, this position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

• Take a hands‑on approach to leading the process engineering group. Responsible for scrap reductions, supervisor technical development, manufacturing process support, tool improvements, tooling preventable initiatives, problem solving, cost reductions and automation initiatives within the molding facility.
• Lead attainment of the site process key measures and provide mentorship and support to the bay supervisors to achieve their key measure goals.
• Lead the Quincy facility in implementing new technology and automation to improve operational performance. Drive technical improvements for the site.
• Lead the site tooling activities. This includes oversight of key measure attainment and personnel as well as continuous improvement activities to lower operational costs.
• Lead the transition of new launch tooling and equipment to the manufacturing site. Lead new equipment purchase and installation.
• Participate in Corporate initiatives to support cost reductions, quality improvements and standardization.
• Coach and support training and development of the site supervisors and mold changers.

• In‑depth knowledge of injection molding and mold design
• Proven track record of continuous improvement related to driving down costs
• Excellent leadership, teamwork and communication skills
• Proven project management ability
• Ability to effectively interface with customers, engineering and suppliers
• Education:
  
  4 year technical degree or 10 years technical processing experience as equivalent

• Weekly pay
• Quarterly bonuses based on profitability
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Outstanding medical insurance