Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job Summary

This position will lead a team of engineers to plan, design, develop and integrate new technology to modernize and improve our manufacturing processes. Partners with research and development and supports manufacturing operations to assure the best combination of design and manufacturability. Coordinates efforts of internal and external engineering resources, vendors, integrators to improve existing and introduce new processes and equipment to increase capacity and maximize safety, quality and productivity.

• Collaborate with management, R&D engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, automation opportunities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate efficient and effective production processes.
• Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications. Perform/participate in DFMA and FEMA workshops to achieve the best design for new processes.
• Provide expertise and collaborate in the preparation and review of capital projects/proposals and R&A documentation including presenting a business case, project scope, timing, funding requirements, procedures and resource requirements.
• Lead project teams or participate in project teams developing project plans that specify objectives, schedules, deliverables, funding, resource requirements, risks, contingencies and assessing whether the benefits derived justify the expenditures.
• Investigate and recommend new and/or improved automated manufacturing equipment, assembly and material handling methods that increase productivity, reduce cost, improve safety and energy efficiencies and improve product quality.
• Work with equipment integrators and systems suppliers concerning specifications, quotes, terms, delivery and installation. Assist Procurement with negotiation of long‑term relationship agreements and specific technological protection.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings, seminars, vendor trips and training sessions to effectively investigate and communicate new processing methods and equipment developments available that can increase productivity and reduce waste/cost. Utilize statistical and mathematical methods of analysis to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

This role is responsible for the specification, design, execution and tracking of multi‑million‑dollar manufacturing capital projects required to support and modernize the business, leveraging multi‑layered processes and teams to successfully complete. The position balances the needs of Innovation Center part design, manufacturing plant requirements, technology integration (robotics, advanced controls, E1 interfacing, etc.) and determines the ability to build with our internal Automation team or outsource depending on resource availability, project backlog and return on investment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years of supervisory / leadership experience.
• Up to 50% travel.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Leadership.
• Formal Project Management experience; KT methodology.
• Experience with MS Office, MS Project and MS Visio application software, as well as mainframe applications.
• Experience with process improvement tools such as ISO 9000, Lean Manufacturing, TPS, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5‑S, VFM, RCPS, VPM, DFM and FMEA.
• Solid Works 3D and/or AutoCAD experience developing mechanical parts, systems and facility drawings.

May have up to eight direct reports.

Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, crawl, reach overhead, push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance or lift over 50 pounds.

Job description is not designed to cover all activities; duties may change at any time.

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